“Wind Advisory until 01:00AM Monday” from A-South : Nixle

Saturday March 14th, 2026 :: 02:03 p.m. AKDT

Advisory

Wind Advisory until 01:00AM Monday

...STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM QUICKLY INCREASES WINDS SUNDAY... A storm force low pressure system pushes north into the gulf Sunday bringing strong winds toward the gulf coast and southern panhandle. There is high confidence that this low will slightly intensify as it moves just west of Baranof Island. The low pressure system will then move northwest settling in the northern gulf by Monday.

* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island and Ketchikan Gateway Borough.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 1 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air.

* AFFECTED AREAS: WESTERN KUPREANOF AND KUIU ISLAND ... KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH

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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