“Wind Advisory until 09:00PM Wednesday” from A-South : Nixle

Monday January 26th, 2026 :: 12:31 p.m. AKST

Advisory

Wind Advisory until 09:00PM Wednesday

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

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

* WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel by land, air, and marine may be difficult in strong wind.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple systems will push into the panhandle through mid week with rounds of strong to high wind gusts expected. The first round of strong winds will begin tonight after 9pm and continue through Tuesday evening. A brief lull is expected late Tuesday night before another round of stronger to possible high wind gusts start again Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.

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

Instructions:

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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:: 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:: Wind Advisory

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