High Wind Watch until 04:00AM Thursday
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
* WHERE...Portions of the eastern Gulf Coast including Sitka and Port Alexander.
* WHEN...From Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Aviation and marine transportation could be impacted.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest wind gusts will likely occur Wednesday afternoon and Wednesday evening in Port Alexander, and Wednesday evening in Sitka, but depending on the speed of the storm's arrival and exit time, impactful wind gusts could arrive earlier or as late as late Wednesday night.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA
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