Heat Advisory until 08:00PM 
* WHAT...Temperatures around 80.
* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway, Haines Highway and Klukwan, Gustavus, Hoonah, and City and Borough of Juneau.
* WHEN...Until 8 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will be cooler in areas that could develop a sea breeze but farther inland will be warmer.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MUNICIPALITY OF SKAGWAY ... HAINES BOROUGH AND KLUKWAN ... GLACIER BAY ... EASTERN CHICHAGOF ISLAND ... CITY AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU
Instructions:
Drink plenty of fluids and check up on elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances as vehicle interiors can reach extreme temperatures in as little as 10 minutes Take extra precautions when working in the sun. Wear sunscreen and lightweight, loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke Close curtains during the daytime to reduce sun insulation into the home and open windows at night to allow the home to cool off. Utilize fans or community buildings with air conditioning.
Address/Location
Haines Borough Police Department
215 Haines Hwy
Haines, AK 99827
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-766-2121
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP HAINESPD followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible 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:
- Heat Advisory
