Wind Advisory: Municipality of Skagway and more

In force from: Oct 19, 5:40 PM AKDT
Until: Oct 21, 4:00 PM AKDT
Issued: Oct 19, 1:35 PM AKDT
Updated: 1 time, last Oct 19, 5:40 PM AKDT
Office: Juneau, AK
Number: 55 of its kind from this office this year
Severity: Moderate, Expected, Likely
Where: AK

WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY
For Municipality of Skagway, from Juneau, AK
What
South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
Where
Municipality of Skagway.
When
Until 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
Impacts
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.
Additional details
Winds will quickly increase Monday evening into Tuesday morning, with the strongest gusts peaking through midday Tuesday. Some higher gusts close to 60 mph are possible on Tuesday. Winds will decrease slightly, but still stay elevated into Wednesday.
What to do
Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution. Ensure boats and vessels are secure.
For Haines Borough and Klukwan, from Juneau, AK
What
Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
Where
Haines Borough and Klukwan.
When
Until 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
Impacts
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.
Additional details
Winds will quickly increase Monday evening into Tuesday morning, with the strongest gusts peaking through midday Tuesday. Winds will decrease slightly, but still stay elevated into Wednesday.
What to do
Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution. Ensure boats and vessels are secure.
For City and Borough of Sitka; Admiralty Island; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island, from Juneau, AK
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.
What to do
Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution. Ensure boats and vessels are secure.
For City and Borough of Yakutat, from Juneau, AK
What
Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
Where
City and Borough of Yakutat.
When
Until 10 PM AKDT Tuesday.
Impacts
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.
Additional details
Winds will increase quickly through Monday evening with the strongest wind gusts expected by early Tuesday morning. Strong wind gusts will then persist through much of Tuesday. Potential for higher gusts from mid Tuesday morning to early afternoon where higher gusts may be present briefly.
What to do
Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution. Ensure boats and vessels are secure.
For Prince of Wales Island, from Juneau, AK
What
Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
Where
Prince of Wales Island.
When
From 7 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 through Tuesday morning, with the strongest gusts peaking through Tuesday evening and decreasing into Wednesday.
What to do
Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution. Ensure boats and vessels are secure.
For Ketchikan Gateway Borough; Annette Island, from Juneau, AK
What
Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
Where
Annette Island and Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
When
From 10 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 through Tuesday morning, with the strongest gusts peaking through Tuesday evening and decreasing into Wednesday.
What to do
Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution. Ensure boats and vessels are secure.
For Glacier Bay; Eastern Chichagof Island; Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait; City and Borough of Juneau, from Juneau, AK
What
Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.
Where
Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, City and Borough of Juneau, Eastern Chichagof Island, and Glacier Bay.
When
From 9 PM this evening 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.
What to do
Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution. Ensure boats and vessels are secure.

Every area Municipality of Skagway; Haines Borough and Klukwan; City and Borough of Sitka; Admiralty Island; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island; City and Borough of Yakutat; Prince of Wales Island; Ketchikan Gateway Borough; Annette Island; Glacier Bay; Eastern Chichagof Island; Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait; City and Borough of Juneau

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