High Wind Warning Issued for Prince of Wales Island; Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected
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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 in Juneau has issued a High Wind Warning for Prince of Wales Island, effective until midnight tonight, as powerful gusts threaten to cause property damage and power outages.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Prince of Wales Island, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau
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 Prince of Wales Island, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind Warning for Prince of Wales Island. The alert is currently in effect and will remain active through the evening hours.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts the following geographic region:
- Prince of Wales Island (AKZ328)
What You Should Do
Residents and mariners in the affected area are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure vessels and any loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.
- Be prepared for difficult travel conditions by land, sea, or air.
- Report any wind-related damage to the National Weather Service by visiting weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, the following conditions are expected:
- Wind Speed: West winds between 20 to 30 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
- Potential Impacts: High winds may blow around unsecured objects, damage property, and cause power outages.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 12:00 AM AKST on March 8, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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