...STRONG TO HIGH WIND GUSTS EXPECTED THROUGH WEDNESDAY... .Multiple strong systems are expected to move south to north over the panhandle, resulting in multiple wind advisories and high wind warnings. The first round of strong winds, up to 50 mph gusts, is expected to move in tonight, primarily after 6 pm. As the system moves northward, a brief lull in winds overnight into early Wednesday morning is expected before the next system moves over the panhandle during the morning through Wednesday evening with gusts up to 60 mph across the southern panhandle.
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Southwestern Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple systems will push into the panhandle through mid week with rounds of strong to near high wind gusts expected. The first round of strong winds will begin tonight past 6 pm. A brief lull is expected late Tuesday night before a stronger round of wind gusts start again Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening.
* AFFECTED AREAS: KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH
