Headline:
High Wind Watch issued September 18 at 2:14PM AKDT until September 21 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 3:14pm
Expires:
September 18, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
* 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.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Municipality of Skagway; Haines Borough and Klukwan
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov