High Wind Warning 8, NWS Juneau, AK

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
546 PM AKDT Thu Sep 25 2025

AKZ324-261000-
/O.EXA.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1800Z-250927T0300Z/
Admiralty Island-
Including the city of Angoon
546 PM AKDT Thu Sep 25 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
  expected. Winds are expected to shift from the south to the 
  southwest across the southern half of the island in the 
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Admiralty Island.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects. The 
  strong winds may blow down trees, damage property and cause 
  power outages. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and wind gusts are
  anticipated for Southern Admiralty Island. Wind gusts will be
  higher at higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

AKZ330-332-261000-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1500Z-250927T0300Z/
Ketchikan Gateway Borough-Annette Island-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
546 PM AKDT Thu Sep 25 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with wind gusts ranging 
  from 60 to 70 mph expected. Winds are expected to shift to the 
  south late morning to early afternoon.

* WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects, blow 
  down trees and damage property. Power outages are possible. 
  Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts have a chance to exceed 80 mph 
  near upper elevation sites on Annette Island, such as Yellow 
  Hill. As winds shift to the south, areas on the South Tongass 
  Highway around Mountain Point and areas past Point Higgins on 
  North Tongass Highway have the highest likelihood for strong 
  gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind. Extra spring lines on
docked vessels are strongly encouraged. People planning a trip
onto the water on Friday should seriously consider staying in
port. Those in transit should seek safe harbor today.

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

AKZ328-261000-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1500Z-250927T0300Z/
Prince of Wales Island-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, 
and Thorne Bay
546 PM AKDT Thu Sep 25 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to 
  80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Prince of Wales Island.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects, may 
  damage property, blow down trees, and cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected on the 
  northern end of Prince of Wales Island. Winds are expected to 
  rapidly shift to the southwest late Friday morning to early 
  afternoon, followed by strongest gusts. Towards Craig and 
  Klawock, expecting gusts up to 65 mph associated with the wind 
  shift.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind. Extra spring lines on
docked vessels are strongly encouraged. People planning a trip
onto the water on Friday should seriously consider staying in
port. Those in transit should seek safe harbor today.

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

AKZ326-327-329-261000-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1800Z-250927T0600Z/
Petersburg Borough-Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-
City and Borough of Wrangell-
Including the cities of Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, 
and Wrangell
546 PM AKDT Thu Sep 25 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 10 PM AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu 
  Island and City and Borough of Wrangell.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured object. The 
  strong winds may blow down trees, damage property and cause 
  power outages. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest wind speeds are expected to be 
  associated with a wind shift from the east to the south. At 
  this time, expecting this wind shift to occur in the early 
  afternoon Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind. Extra spring lines on
docked vessels are strongly encouraged. People planning a trip
onto the water on Friday should seriously consider staying in
port. Those in transit should seek safe harbor today.

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

AKZ323-261000-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1800Z-250927T0300Z/
City and Borough of Sitka-
Including the city of Sitka
546 PM AKDT Thu Sep 25 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM AKDT
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...East winds around 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects. The 
  strong winds may blow down trees, damage property and cause 
  power outages. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sitka has the highest uncertainty for 
  high winds. Small changes to the storm track will have major 
  implications regarding both the direction and magnitude of 
  wind gusts. Stay tuned for updates.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind. Extra spring lines on
docked vessels are strongly encouraged. People planning a trip
onto the water on Friday should seriously consider staying in
port. Those in transit should seek safe harbor today.

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
121 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

AKZ330-332-261800-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1500Z-250927T0300Z/
Ketchikan Gateway Borough-Annette Island-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
121 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with wind gusts ranging 
  from 60 to 70 mph expected. Winds are expected to shift to the 
  south late morning to early afternoon.

* WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects, blow 
  down trees and damage property. Power outages are possible. 
  Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts have a chance to exceed 80 mph 
  near upper elevation sites on Annette Island, such as Yellow 
  Hill. As winds shift to the south, areas on the South Tongass 
  Highway around Mountain Point and areas past Point Higgins on 
  North Tongass Highway have the highest likelihood for strong 
  gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

AKZ328-261800-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1500Z-250927T0300Z/
Prince of Wales Island-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, 
and Thorne Bay
121 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to 
  80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Prince of Wales Island.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects, may 
  damage property, blow down trees, and cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected on the 
  northern end of Prince of Wales Island. Winds are expected to 
  rapidly shift to the southwest late Friday morning to early 
  afternoon, followed by strongest gusts. Towards Craig and 
  Klawock, expecting gusts up to 65 mph associated with the wind 
  shift.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

AKZ326-327-329-261800-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1800Z-250927T0600Z/
Petersburg Borough-Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-
City and Borough of Wrangell-
Including the cities of Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, 
and Wrangell
121 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu 
  Island and City and Borough of Wrangell.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured object. The 
  strong winds may blow down trees, damage property and cause 
  power outages. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest wind speeds are expected to be 
  associated with a wind shift from the east to the south. At 
  this time, expecting this wind shift to occur in the early 
  afternoon Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

AKZ323-261800-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1800Z-250927T0300Z/
City and Borough of Sitka-
Including the city of Sitka
121 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds around 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects. The 
  strong winds may blow down trees, damage property and cause 
  power outages. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sitka has the highest uncertainty for 
  high winds. Small changes to the storm track will have major 
  implications regarding both the direction and magnitude of 
  wind gusts. Stay tuned for updates.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

AKZ324-261800-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1800Z-250927T0300Z/
Admiralty Island-
Including the city of Angoon
121 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected. Winds are expected to shift from the south to the 
  southwest across the southern half of the island in the 
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Admiralty Island.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects. The 
  strong winds may blow down trees, damage property and cause 
  power outages. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and wind gusts are 
  anticipated for Southern Admiralty Island. Wind gusts will be 
  higher at higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
954 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

AKZ330-332-270200-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250927T0300Z/
Ketchikan Gateway Borough-Annette Island-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
954 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with wind gusts ranging 
  from 60 to 70 mph expected. Winds are expected to shift to the 
  south late morning to early afternoon.

* WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and 
  may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be 
  difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several wind gusts near or exceeding 60 mph
  have been reported on southern Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan
  area, and Annette Island. Winds are expected to shift to the
  south in the next couple of hours, then areas on the South 
  Tongass Highway around Mountain Point and areas past Point 
  Higgins on North Tongass Highway have the highest likelihood for
  strong gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

AKZ328-270200-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250927T0300Z/
Prince of Wales Island-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, 
and Thorne Bay
954 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to 
  80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Prince of Wales Island.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and 
  may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be 
  difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several wind reports of near to exceeding
  60 mph winds have been observated in south Prince of Wales
  Island. The threat of high winds for the southern portion of
  Prince of Wales Island is expected to end in the next few hours,
  with the threat shifting to the northern half of the island.
  Strongest wind gusts are still expected on the northern end of
  Prince of Wales Island. Winds are expected to rapidly shift to
  the southwest late Friday morning to early afternoon, followed
  by strongest gusts. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind. Extra spring lines on
docked vessels are strongly encouraged. People planning a trip
onto the water on Friday should seriously consider staying in
port. Those in transit should seek safe harbor today. 

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

AKZ326-327-329-270200-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1800Z-250927T0600Z/
Petersburg Borough-Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-
City and Borough of Wrangell-
Including the cities of Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, 
and Wrangell
954 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu 
  Island and City and Borough of Wrangell.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and 
  may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be 
  difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest wind speeds are expected to be 
  associated with a wind shift from the east to the south. At 
  this time, expecting this wind shift to occur in the early 
  afternoon Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind. Extra spring lines on
docked vessels are strongly encouraged. People planning a trip
onto the water on Friday should seriously consider staying in
port. Those in transit should seek safe harbor today. 

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

AKZ323-270200-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1800Z-250927T0300Z/
City and Borough of Sitka-
Including the city of Sitka
954 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds around 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and 
  may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be 
  difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sitka has the highest uncertainty for high
  winds. The greatest chance for high winds exceeding 60 mph will
  be associated with the easterly winds on the prilimary front.
  With the low track moving near Cape Edgecombe, there is the
  possibility that winds may make a strong shift to the Southwest. Stay
  tuned for updates.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind. Extra spring lines on
docked vessels are strongly encouraged. People planning a trip
onto the water on Friday should seriously consider staying in
port. Those in transit should seek safe harbor today. 

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

AKZ324-270200-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1800Z-250927T0300Z/
Admiralty Island-
Including the city of Angoon
954 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected. Winds are expected to shift from the south to the 
  southwest across the southern half of the island in the 
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Admiralty Island, primarily for the southern half of 
  the island.

* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and 
  may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be 
  difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and wind gusts are 
  anticipated for Southern Admiralty Island. Wind gusts will be 
  higher at higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind. Extra spring lines on
docked vessels are strongly encouraged. People planning a trip
onto the water on Friday should seriously consider staying in
port. Those in transit should seek safe harbor today. 

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1217 PM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

AKZ330-332-262130-
/O.CAN.PAJK.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250927T0300Z/
Ketchikan Gateway Borough-Annette Island-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
1217 PM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Highest wind gusts measured in the area were around 60 mph around
9 am this morning. Winds may still be gusty into the evening
hours, but gusts to 60 mph or more are not expected.

$$

AKZ328-270300-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250927T0300Z/
Prince of Wales Island-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, 
and Thorne Bay
1217 PM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South to southwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to 
  80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Prince of Wales Island.

* WHEN...until 7 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and 
  may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be 
  difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Several wind reports of near to exceeding
  60 mph winds have been observed in south Prince of Wales Island
  this morning. The threat of high winds is shifting to the 
  northern half of the island as of noon. Strongest wind gusts are
  still expected on the northern end of Prince of Wales Island. 
  Winds are starting to rapidly shift to the southwest and will be
  followed by the strongest gusts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind. Extra spring lines on
docked vessels are strongly encouraged. People planning a trip
onto the water on Friday should seriously consider staying in
port. Those in transit should seek safe harbor today.

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

AKZ326-327-329-270430-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250927T0600Z/
Petersburg Borough-Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-
City and Borough of Wrangell-
Including the cities of Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, 
and Wrangell
1217 PM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu 
  Island and City and Borough of Wrangell.

* WHEN...until 10 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and 
  may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be 
  difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest wind speeds are expected to be 
  associated with a wind shift from the east to the south. At 
  this time, expecting this wind shift to occur in the early 
  afternoon Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind. Extra spring lines on
docked vessels are strongly encouraged. People planning a trip
onto the water on Friday should seriously consider staying in
port. Those in transit should seek safe harbor today.

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

AKZ323-270300-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250927T0300Z/
City and Borough of Sitka-
Including the city of Sitka
1217 PM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...East winds around 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka.

* WHEN...until 7 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and 
  may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be 
  difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sitka has the highest uncertainty for 
  high winds. The greatest chance for high winds exceeding 60 
  mph will be associated with the easterly winds on the 
  preliminary front. With the low track moving near Cape 
  Edgecombe, there is the possibility that winds may make a 
  strong shift to the Southwest. Stay tuned for updates.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind. Extra spring lines on
docked vessels are strongly encouraged. People planning a trip
onto the water on Friday should seriously consider staying in
port. Those in transit should seek safe harbor today.

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

AKZ324-270300-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250927T0300Z/
Admiralty Island-
Including the city of Angoon
1217 PM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph 
  expected. Winds are expected to shift from the south to the 
  southwest across the southern half of the island in the 
  afternoon.

* WHERE...Admiralty Island, primarily for the southern half of 
  the island.

* WHEN...until 7 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and 
  may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be 
  difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and wind gusts are 
  anticipated for Southern Admiralty Island. Wind gusts will be 
  higher at higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind. Extra spring lines on
docked vessels are strongly encouraged. People planning a trip
onto the water on Friday should seriously consider staying in
port. Those in transit should seek safe harbor today.

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

$$

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
654 PM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

AKZ328-270400-
/O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250927T0300Z/
Prince of Wales Island-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, 
and Thorne Bay
654 PM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

The very gusty winds have started to decrease while still gusting
to 30 to 40 mph range they are not expected to gust to 60 mph or 
greater. 

$$

AKZ323-270400-
/O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250927T0300Z/
City and Borough of Sitka-
Including the city of Sitka
654 PM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

The very gusty winds have started to decrease while still gusting
to 30 to 40 mph range they are not expected to gust to 60 mph or 
greater. 

$$

AKZ324-270400-
/O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250927T0300Z/
Admiralty Island-
Including the city of Angoon
654 PM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

The very gusty winds have started to decrease while still gusting
to 30 to 40 mph range they are not expected to gust to 60 mph or 
greater. 

$$

AKZ326-327-329-270600-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250927T0600Z/
Petersburg Borough-Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-
City and Borough of Wrangell-
Including the cities of Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, 
and Wrangell
654 PM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.

* WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu 
  Island and City and Borough of Wrangell.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and 
  may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be 
  difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be decreasing through this
  evening. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

&&

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
951 PM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

AKZ326-327-329-270700-
/O.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0008.000000T0000Z-250927T0600Z/
Petersburg Borough-Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-
City and Borough of Wrangell-
Including the cities of Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, 
and Wrangell
951 PM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

The very gusty winds have started to decrease while still gusting
to 30 to 40 mph range they are not expected to gust to 60 mph or 
greater. 

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Southeast Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Juneau AK
541 AM AKDT Thu Sep 25 2025

.SHORT TERM.../through Thursday night/...
Key Points:
- Today is the quiet before the storm.
- General onshore flow will keep clouds and showers over SE AK.
- Wind speeds will decrease today ahead of the next big storm.

Details:
Area of low pressure spinning in the northern Gulf will keep the
onshore flow in place for SE AK. This will keep the rain showers
in place so expect on-and-off rain today as showers pass over your
area. Wind speeds will decrease as the low weakens. Afternoon
temps will be seasonal for late September.

To sum it up, today is the calm and quieter weather before the
next big storm expected late tonight into tomorrow. More
information on the incoming hurricane force low is in the next
sections.

.LONG TERM...Active pattern to begin the long term section, with
a hurricane force system moving up from the south Friday morning.
This system looks to be a developing warm core system, with
highest wind speeds associated with the southeast section. For
specific details regarding this system, please see the marine
section. Fortunately, this system on Friday looks primarily a wind
threat, with little associated moisture. Additionally, due to the
fast moving nature of the system, any moderate to heavy rain is
only expected to stay in one area for 12 or less hour.
Furthermore, likelihoods for 6 hour rain rates exceeding one inch
in any given location are no more than 30%, with the highest
likelihoods near Ketchikan. Given that recent rainfall along with
anticipated rainfall leading up to the event looks unimpressive,
not expecting any flooding issues.

One thing to note about this system is the thunderstorm potential in
wake of the system. Lapse rates between 700-500 mb have an 80%
chance to be greater than 7 C/km, with CAPE values around 300-500
mb. Furthermore, there is impressive speed shear, with surface to
3km values exceeding 60 knots. Therefore, expecting at least a 40%
chance at thunderstorm development between Sitka and Craig during
the afternoon hours. Furthermore, as usual with these types of
systems, there is a dry slot between 700-400 mb. For thunderstorm
development, any cells that do develop could have wind gusts up to
45 mph associated with downdrafts from rain cooled parcels.

Looking beyond the Friday system, a vertically stacked low looks to
stick around in the central gulf, keeping cloud cover over the
panhandle and rain in the forecast. Not expecting any impactful
systems beyond typical September weather.

&&

.AVIATION.../through 12z Friday/
Across the northern panhandle TAF sites, a band of showers pushing
onshore could bring MVFR flight conditions through the morning,
with CIGs and VIS improving this afternoon. For Yakutat, CIGs
will dip down to IFR at times with steadier rain and with the flow
becoming slightly onshore. A few strikes have also been observed
near Yakutat, but confidence not high enough for thunderstorms
near the airport to include in the TAF. LLWS concerns could
linger, mainly for Yakutat through the morning and Haines and
Skagway for the period.

General MVFR flight conditions across the S panhandle TAF sites this
morning with CIGs AoB 3500ft and Visbys as low as 4SM as front
continues to exit stage left out of the panhandle. Through Thursday
afternoon, anticipating scattered to isolated showers to prevail
under predominate MVFR flight conditions with CIGS AoB 2500ft across
S Panhandle TAF sites. Potential for intermittent breakouts to VFR
through afternoon. No significant LLWS concerns through Thursday
afternoon, but will see broad SW-ly flow aloft around 25 to 35kts
resulting in general mountain wave turbulence. Near the end of
the TAF period, a strong low will push northward out of the
Pacific and into the E Gulf of Alaska, with rapidly deteriorating
flight conditions and increasing LLWS for Prince of Wales Island,
Annette Island, and Ketchikan Borough near 12z Friday.

&&

.MARINE...When looking at the whole marine forecast, today
(Thursday) will be the relatively quiet day. Some spotty areas of
southerly winds around 20 to 30 kts are still lingering around
this morning, mainly Lynn Canal, near Young Bay, and Clarence
Strait. But going forward, overall winds around the panhandle will
decrease to around 15 to 20 kts for the afternoon.

But it will be a very different weather story beginning late
tonight. Confidence continues to grow in the development of a
hurricane force low that will track into the eastern Gulf of
Alaska from the south late Thursday night into Friday. Storm
tracks are starting to hone in on the low moving across the
southern outside waters and inland in vicinity of Cape Decision,
but there is still some evidence that the low could track farther
north and go inland near Sitka. A marine weather statement is in
effect for this event with additional information. Mariners should
exercise extreme caution for this upcoming system. Now is the
time to prepare your vessels by checking lines and bilges.

For the outer coastal waters and Gulf of Alaska. Potential for
thunderstorms, and associated gusty winds, return once the area
gets to the backside of the low Friday afternoon. Winds for the
Friday low, a swath of sustained speeds of up to 45 to 65 kt are
possible as the system moves through. Seas will build near the low
center 20-30ft, possibly higher. Strongest winds and seas will be
with the westerlies on the south side of the low.

For the Inner Channels. Southerly winds will continue today with
showers causing occasional gustier winds. As the low approaches
on Friday, expect winds to shift through most of the inner
channels out of the north. Then as the low moves through, winds
will shift sharply back to the S-SW and increase again. Timing of
this wind shift, how strong it is, and how far north the surge of
southerly winds reach will be determined on the final low track.
Please stay tuned to the latest forecast update or reach our to
our office for more details.

&&

.AJK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PUBLIC...High Wind Watch from Friday morning through Friday evening for
     AKZ326>330-332.
MARINE...Gale Warning for PKZ661.
     Small Craft Advisory for PKZ022-036-053-641>644-651-652-662>664-
     671-672.

&&

SHORT TERM...GJS
LONG TERM...NC
AVIATION...NM/DS
MARINE...Ferrin/GJS

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