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Sunday October 15th, 2023 :: 12:48 p.m. AKDT

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High Wind Watch until 04:00AM Wednesday

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island including Hydaburg, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ex Typhoon Bolaven will move into the gulf of Alaska Tuesday. While confidence on the track and strength is growing, there is still some uncertainty. Probability of gusts greater than or equal to 60 mph are greatest through the southern inner channels, near 60 to 70% likelihood.

* AFFECTED AREAS: PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND ... KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH ... ANNETTE 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. A high wind watch means there is the potential for a hazardous high wind event.

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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