Headline:
Heat Advisory issued August 15 at 10:35AM AKDT until August 15 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 11:35am
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Temperatures in the lower 80s expected today.
* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan and Prince of Wales Island.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot
temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids, and check up on elderly and vulnerable
relatives and neighbors.
Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles under any
circumstances as vehicle interiors can reach extreme temperatures in
as little as 10 minutes.
Close curtains during the daytime to reduce sun insulation into the
home and open windows at night to allow the home to cool off. Utilize
fans or community buildings with air conditioning.
Locations next to the ocean or glaciers will be cooler with a
stronger breeze in the afternoon.
Area Description:
Haines Borough and Klukwan; Prince of Wales Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov