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
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