Headline:
Wind Advisory issued October 19 at 5:40PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 19, 2026 - 6:40pm
Expires:
October 20, 2026 - 3:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Admiralty Island, City and Borough of Sitka, and Western
Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 4 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase overnight Monday
into Tuesday morning, with the strongest gusts peaking through
midday Tuesday. Strong wind gusts will continue through Tuesday
night before decreasing into Wednesday morning.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution.
Ensure boats and vessels are secure.
Area Description:
City and Borough of Sitka; Admiralty Island; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov