High Wind Warning Issued for Juneau and Douglas Through Tuesday Morning

Source: NOAA · Juneau, Alaska

This alert is no longer in effect.

NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).

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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Downtown Juneau and Douglas, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph expected through 6:00 AM Tuesday.

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Record type
High Wind Warning
Affected area
Juneau, Alaska
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Juneau AK

Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.

Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Juneau, Alaska.

Alert Details

A High Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK. The alert is currently in effect and remains active through the early morning hours of Tuesday.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:

  • Downtown Juneau
  • Douglas
  • City and Borough of Juneau

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area are urged to take immediate precautions:

  • Secure vessels and all loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
  • Prepare for potential property damage and power outages.
  • Be aware that travel by land, sea, or air will be difficult during this window.
  • Report any weather-related damage to the National Weather Service by visiting weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports.

Expected Conditions

Northeast winds are forecast to range between 15 and 25 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These high winds are expected to blow around unsecured objects and may cause damage to property or result in power interruptions.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 6:00 AM AKST on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Downtown Juneau and Douglas, with wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph expected through 6:00 AM Tuesday.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Juneau, Alaska. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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