High Wind Warning Issued for Prince of Wales Island with Gusts Up to 60 MPH
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NOAA issued it on March 31, 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 Prince of Wales Island, effective Sunday, as a storm force low pressure system brings dangerous gusts and reduced visibility.
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- Record type
- High Wind Warning
- Affected area
- Prince of Wales Island, Alaska
- Issued
- March 31, 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. This alert is driven by a storm force low pressure system pushing north into the gulf, which is expected to intensify as it moves west of Baranof Island.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected is Prince of Wales Island. Forecasters indicate that the strongest winds are likely to remain concentrated around the southern portions of the island.
What You Should Do
Residents are urged to take immediate precautions by securing vessels and any loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Travel by land, sea, or air will be difficult during this period. Any weather-related damage should be reported to the National Weather Service Juneau office via their official website.
Expected Conditions
East winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These high winds may blow around unsecured objects, damage property, and cause power outages. Additionally, the combination of wind and expected snow may create hazardous traveling conditions on interior roadways, with visibilities potentially dropping to one mile or less.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is effective from 1:00 PM to 10:00 PM AKDT on Sunday, March 15. Winds are expected to begin increasing Sunday morning, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph occurring both leading up to and following the formal warning window.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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