High Wind Warning Issued for Petersburg Borough and City and Borough of Wrangell
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The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning for Petersburg and Wrangell, with gusts up to 60 mph expected to cause power outages and difficult travel on Thursday.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast 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 Southeast Alaska.
Alert Details
- Alert Type: High Wind Warning
- Issuing Agency: National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK
- Effective Period: From 11:43 AM AKST Wednesday, February 11, until 6:00 PM AKST Thursday, February 12.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts the following regions in Alaska:
- Petersburg Borough
- City and Borough of Wrangell
What You Should Do
Residents and operators in the warning area 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 and property damage.
- Exercise caution as travel by land, sea, or air will be difficult during this window.
- Report any wind-related damage to the National Weather Service by visiting weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Sustained south winds of 25 to 35 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph.
- Impacts: High winds are likely to blow around unsecured objects, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel conditions are expected to be hazardous across all modes of transportation.
Timeline
- Onset: The period of highest concern begins at 3:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 12.
- Duration: The warning remains in effect through 6:00 PM AKST Thursday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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