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Monday October 17th, 2022 :: 02:50 p.m. AKDT

Community

High Wind Watch until 10:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...East to southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible, shifting to the southwest.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat and City and Borough of Sitka.

* WHEN...From Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two frontal bands will bring potential for high winds. First Tuesday afternoon/evening and again late Tuesday night into Wednesday. A third potential for high wind will come with a wind shift to the SW during the day Wednesday.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CITY AND BOROUGH OF YAKUTAT ... CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA

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

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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

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