High Wind Warning Issued for Sitka and Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait
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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 has issued a High Wind Warning for parts of Southeast Alaska, with gusts up to 60 mph expected Saturday afternoon and evening.
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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
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Juneau, AK, has issued a High Wind Warning for portions of Southeast Alaska. This alert is classified as severe, with hazardous conditions expected during the effective period.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- City and Borough of Sitka
- Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait
What You Should Do
Residents and mariners are urged to take immediate action to secure vessels and any loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. High winds may cause property damage and lead to power outages. Travel by land, sea, or air will be difficult during the warning period. Any damage should be reported to the National Weather Service by visiting weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports.
Expected Conditions
West winds are forecast to reach sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph, with powerful gusts reaching up to 60 mph. These conditions are expected to blow around unsecured objects and may impact infrastructure. Forecasters also anticipate snow showers in the wake of the system. The NWS notes that the exact timing and location of the strongest winds remain uncertain due to potential variations in the storm track.
Timeline
The High Wind Warning is in effect from 2:00 PM AKST to 9:00 PM AKST on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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