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

Community

High Wind Watch until 07:00AM Monday

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible.

* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan and Municipality of Skagway.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning.

* 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 has increased on strong wind gusts around 50 to 60 mph occurring near Skagway and Haines.

* AFFECTED AREAS: MUNICIPALITY OF SKAGWAY ... HAINES BOROUGH AND KLUKWAN

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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