“High Wind Watch until 04:00PM Sunday” from A-South : Nixle

Friday September 18th, 2026 :: 02:15 p.m. AKDT

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High Wind Watch until 04:00PM Sunday

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase as a strong low pressure system moves into the northern gulf. Confidence is high that wind gusts will reach near 40 to 50 mph, but confidence remains lower that the Yakutat will experience wind gusts as high as 60 mph, although still possible.

* AFFECTED AREAS: CITY AND BOROUGH OF YAKUTAT

Instructions:

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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:: Severe - Significant threat to life or property
Urgency:: Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:: Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:: High Wind Watch

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