High Wind Warning Issued for Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island Through Thursday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK has issued a High Wind Warning for the region, following a Wind Advisory currently in effect. The warning indicates a high probability of severe wind conditions that could impact property and safety.

Affected Areas

• Ketchikan Gateway Borough
• Annette Island

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to take the following precautions:

• Secure vessels and any loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by high winds.
• Prepare for potential power outages.
• Exercise caution if travel is necessary, as land, sea, and air travel will be difficult.
• Report any storm-related damage to the National Weather Service at weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports.

Expected Conditions

For the High Wind Warning period, south winds of 30 to 40 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 65 mph. The strongest winds are forecasted to occur between 6 a.m. and 10 a.m. Thursday.

During the preceding Wind Advisory, south winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected. NWS officials noted that there is some uncertainty regarding the exact track of the storm, which may influence final wind speed forecasts.

Timeline

• Wind Advisory: In effect until 3:00 PM AKST Wednesday, February 11.
• High Wind Warning: In effect from 3:00 AM to 6:00 PM AKST Thursday, February 12.