High Wind Watch until 05:00PM Friday
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of the Eastern Gulf Coast and Central Inner Channels, including Port Protection, Point Baker, Coffman Cove, Port Alexander, Sitka, Wrangell, and Kake.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through Friday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest chances for high winds occur around 6AM to noon as the approaching low passes by the area just off the coast.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA ... INNER CHANNELS FROM KUPREANOF ISLAND TO ETOLIN ISLAND
Instructions:
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.
Address/Location
A-South
7366 N Tongass Hwy
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-225-5118
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP ASTKTN followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
- Certainty:
- Possible (p <= ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Watch