Headline:
High Wind Watch issued September 18 at 10:07PM AKDT until September 20 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
High Wind Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
September 18, 2026 - 11:07pm
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
* 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.
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:
City and Borough of Yakutat
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov