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A-South
Monday December 23rd, 2024 :: 10:59 a.m. AKST

Community

High Wind Watch until 03:00AM Thursday

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka, Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island.

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

* IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is some uncertainty on the track of the low. If the low tracks further west, the winds will not be as strong as if the low were to track more eastward. We will continue to monitor this system. Expect the highest wind gusts starting Wednesday morning along the southern coast.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA ... PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND ... KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH ... ANNETTE ISLAND

Instructions:

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

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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