High Wind Warning until 04:00PM Wednesday
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph shifting to the southwest with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...First frontal band Tuesday afternoon/evening will bring in strong winds. A second band late Tuesday night into Wednesday will produce highest gusts with a wind shift to the SW during the day Wednesday resulting in another period of high winds.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CITY AND BOROUGH OF YAKUTAT
Instructions:
People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if you must drive.
Address/Location
Yakutat Borough Police Department
609 Forest Hwy No 10
Yakutat, AK 99689
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-784-3206
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP YAKUTAT followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Warning