“Wind Advisory until 07:00PM Saturday” from A-South : Nixle

Friday March 20th, 2026 :: 04:15 a.m. AKDT

Advisory

Wind Advisory until 07:00PM Saturday

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

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

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM AKDT Saturday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest wind gusts will occur beginning late Saturday morning.

* AFFECTED AREAS: PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND ... CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL ... 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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