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High Wind Warning 3, NWS Juneau, AK

January 12, 202610 counties in Alaska

NWS Juneau, AK issued this high wind warning at Jan 12, 2026, 3:12 PM AKST for 10 counties in Alaska. It took effect at Jan 13, 2026, 12:00 PM AKST. It was in force for 21 hr. 18 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Jan 12, 2026, 3:12 PM AKST (00:12 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 13, 2026, 12:00 PM AKST
Expired
Jan 14, 2026, 8:49 AM AKST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Juneau, AK

Counties City and Borough of Wrangell, AK, Haines Borough, AK, Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, AK, Juneau City and Borough, AK, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK, Petersburg Borough, AK, Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area, AK, Sitka City and Borough, AK, Skagway Municipality, AK, Yakutat City and Borough, AK

The radar

The Sitka radar (PACG), 107 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:11 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 13, 3:53 PM AKSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Nnw Sitka, AKASOS station PASI Sitka Airport.
Jan 13, 4:12 PM AKSTNON-TSTM WND GST 601 Wnw Sitka, AKMesonet station SHXA2 Sitka Harbor.
Jan 13, 4:32 PM AKSTNON-TSTM WND GST 671 Wnw Sitka, AKCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 WNW Sitka. Mesonet station SHXA2 Sitka Harbor.
Jan 13, 4:52 PM AKSTNON-TSTM WND GST 672 Ese Ketchikan, AKMesonet station SLXA2 Salmon Landing.
Jan 13, 5:22 PM AKSTNON-TSTM WND GST 762 Ese Ketchikan, AKCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 ESE Ketchikan. Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 ESE Ketchikan. Mesonet station SLXA2 Salmon Landing.
Jan 13, 5:42 PM AKSTNON-TSTM WND GST 682 Ese Ketchikan, AKCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 2 ESE Ketchikan. Mesonet station SLXA2 Salmon Landing.
Jan 13, 5:45 PM AKSTAVALANCHE6 Se Klukwan, AKAvalanche over the Haines highway at milepost 16. Highway is impassable and close from Haines to milepost 20.
Jan 13, 5:52 PM AKSTNON-TSTM WND GST 681 Nnw Sitka, AKASOS station PASI Sitka Airport.
Jan 13, 7:10 PM AKSTNON-TSTM WND DMGKetchikan, AKNWS Employee relayed reports of multiple power outages and trees down across the Ketchikan area. Fire chief also reported outages and downed trees..
Jan 13, 7:13 PM AKSTNON-TSTM WND GST 641 Wsw Ketchikan, AKPeak gust at Ketchikan Asos. Roof wind had gusts above 60 mph from around 3 pm to 9 pm.
Jan 13, 7:56 PM AKSTNON-TSTM WND GST 701 Nnw Sitka, AKCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 NNW Sitka. ASOS station PASI Sitka Airport.
Jan 13, 8:53 PM AKSTNON-TSTM WND GST 761 Nnw Sitka, AKCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 NNW Sitka. Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 NNW Sitka. ASOS station PASI Sitka Airport.
Jan 13, 9:02 PM AKSTNON-TSTM WND GST 721 Wnw Sitka, AKCorrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 WNW Sitka. Corrects previous non-tstm wnd gst report from 1 WNW Sitka. Mesonet station SHXA2 Sitka Harbor.
Jan 13, 9:25 PM AKSTNON-TSTM WND DMG4 Wnw Auke Bay, AKPower outage north of Tee Harbor in Juneau due to two trees in the line.
Jan 13, 10:56 PM AKSTNON-TSTM WND GST 541 Sse Mendenhall Valley, AKPeak gust at Juneau Airport Asos.
Jan 14, 2:29 AM AKSTNON-TSTM WND GST 613 Wnw Haines, AKPeak gust at Haines Asos.
Jan 14, 2:48 AM AKSTNON-TSTM WND GST 614 Se Yakutat, AKPeak gust at Yakutat Airport Asos.
Jan 14, 3:50 AM AKSTNON-TSTM WND GST 66Skagway, AKPeak gust at Skagway Asos. Consistent gusts to 60 mph or more since around 3 am.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Anette Island, AK (PANN), launched 00:00Z, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 339 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Anette Island, AK at 00:00Z on 2026-01-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 2 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Anette Island, AK at 00:00Z on 2026-01-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 236 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
2 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-28 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
468 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
56 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
236 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
336 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

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896 
WWAK77 PAJK 130012
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
312 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026

AKZ323-326>330-332-130815-
/O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0002.260113T2100Z-260114T1500Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0003.260113T2100Z-260114T1500Z/
City and Borough of Sitka-Petersburg Borough-
Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-Prince of Wales Island-
City and Borough of Wrangell-Ketchikan Gateway Borough-
Annette Island-
Including the cities of Sitka, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, 
Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, 
Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
312 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka, Petersburg Borough, Western
  Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island including Kake, Prince of 
  Wales Island, City and Borough of Wrangell, Ketchikan Gateway 
  Borough, and Annette Island.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong, quick moving system, is going to
  push through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. This low
  will allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday afternoon,
  first over southern portions of the panhandle then moving
  northward. Currently, the strongest wind gusts are most likely
  from 3 pm to 9 pm Tuesday. This timing can change as the system
  moves closer. Confidence has increased in the system bringing
  very strong wind gusts to 65 mph, but stronger gusts could 
  occur if the low tracks closer to the panhandle.

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

&&

$$

AKZ317>319-130815-
/O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0002.260114T0600Z-260115T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0003.260114T0600Z-260115T0600Z/
City and Borough of Yakutat-Municipality of Skagway-
Haines Borough and Klukwan-
Including the cities of Yakutat, Skagway, White Pass, and Haines
312 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO 9 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat, Municipality of Skagway, 
  and Haines Borough and Klukwan.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong, quick moving system, is going to
  push through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. This low
  will allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday afternoon,
  first over southern portions of the panhandle then moving
  northward. Confidence has increased in the system bringing very
  strong wind gusts to 65 mph. Specifically for these areas 
  across the far northern panhandle, this low will move inland 
  Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The strongest wind gusts, 
  and how long they last, are greatly dependent on where the low 
  tracks inland and it's strength.

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

&&

$$

AKZ320>322-324-325-130815-
/O.UPG.PAJK.HW.A.0002.260114T0300Z-260114T1800Z/
/O.NEW.PAJK.HW.W.0003.260114T0300Z-260114T1800Z/
Glacier Bay-Eastern Chichagof Island-
Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait-Admiralty Island-
City and Borough of Juneau-
Including the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, 
Elfin Cove, Pelican, Angoon, and Juneau
312 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Glacier Bay including Gustavus, Eastern Chichagof Island
  including Hoonah, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait including
  Elfin Cove and Pelican, Admiralty Island including Angoon, and 
  City and Borough of Juneau.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong, quick moving system, is going 
  to push through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. 
  This low will allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday 
  afternoon, first over southern portions of the panhandle then 
  moving northward. The central panhandle is most likely to see 
  the strongest wind gusts from 9 pm Tuesday to 3 am Wednesday. 
  This timing can change as the system moves closer. Confidence 
  has increased in the system bringing very strong wind gusts 
  around 60 mph, but stronger gusts could occur if the low 
  tracks closer to the panhandle.

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

&&

$$
8 follow-up statements
728 
WWAK77 PAJK 130746
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1046 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026

AKZ323-326>330-332-131615-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.260113T2100Z-260114T1500Z/
City and Borough of Sitka-Petersburg Borough-
Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-Prince of Wales Island-
City and Borough of Wrangell-Ketchikan Gateway Borough-
Annette Island-
Including the cities of Sitka, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, 
Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, 
Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
1046 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TUESDAY TO 6 AM
AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka, Petersburg Borough, Western 
  Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island including Kake, Prince of 
  Wales Island, City and Borough of Wrangell, Ketchikan Gateway 
  Borough, and Annette Island.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong, quick moving system, is going 
  to push through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. 
  This low will allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday 
  afternoon, first over southern portions of the panhandle then 
  moving northward. Currently, the strongest wind gusts are most 
  likely from 3 pm to 9 pm Tuesday. This timing can change as 
  the system moves closer. Confidence has increased in the 
  system bringing very strong wind gusts to 65 mph, but stronger 
  gusts could occur if the low tracks closer to the panhandle.

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

&&

$$

AKZ320>322-324-325-131615-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.260114T0300Z-260114T1800Z/
Glacier Bay-Eastern Chichagof Island-
Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait-Admiralty Island-
City and Borough of Juneau-
Including the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, 
Elfin Cove, Pelican, Angoon, and Juneau
1046 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM TUESDAY TO 9 AM
AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Glacier Bay including Gustavus, Eastern Chichagof 
  Island including Hoonah, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait 
  including Elfin Cove and Pelican, Admiralty Island including 
  Angoon, and City and Borough of Juneau.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong, quick moving system, is going 
  to push through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. 
  This low will allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday 
  afternoon, first over southern portions of the panhandle then 
  moving northward. The central panhandle is most likely to see 
  the strongest wind gusts from 9 pm Tuesday to 3 am Wednesday. 
  This timing can change as the system moves closer. Confidence 
  has increased in the system bringing very strong wind gusts 
  around 60 mph, but stronger gusts could occur if the low 
  tracks closer to the panhandle.

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

&&

$$

AKZ317>319-131615-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.260114T0600Z-260115T0600Z/
City and Borough of Yakutat-Municipality of Skagway-
Haines Borough and Klukwan-
Including the cities of Yakutat, Skagway, White Pass, and Haines
1046 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO 9 PM
AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat, Municipality of Skagway, 
  and Haines Borough and Klukwan.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong, quick moving system, is going 
  to push through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. 
  This low will allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday 
  afternoon, first over southern portions of the panhandle then 
  moving northward. Confidence has increased in the system 
  bringing very strong wind gusts to 65 mph. Specifically for 
  these areas across the far northern panhandle, this low will 
  move inland Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The 
  strongest wind gusts, and how long they last, are greatly 
  dependent on where the low tracks inland and it's strength.

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

&&

$$
957 
WWAK77 PAJK 131517
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
617 AM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

AKZ323-326>330-332-132100-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.260113T2100Z-260114T1500Z/
City and Borough of Sitka-Petersburg Borough-
Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-Prince of Wales Island-
City and Borough of Wrangell-Ketchikan Gateway Borough-
Annette Island-
Including the cities of Sitka, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, 
Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, 
Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
617 AM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM
AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka, Petersburg Borough, Western 
  Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island including Kake, Prince of 
  Wales Island, City and Borough of Wrangell, Ketchikan Gateway 
  Borough, and Annette Island.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong quick moving system will push 
  through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. This low will
  allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday afternoon, first 
  over southern portions of the panhandle then moving northward. 
  Currently, the strongest wind gusts are most likely from 3 pm to
  9 pm Tuesday. This timing can change as the system moves 
  closer. Confidence has increased in the system bringing very 
  strong wind gusts to 65 mph, but stronger gusts could occur if 
  the low tracks closer to the panhandle.

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

&&

$$

AKZ320>322-324-325-132100-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.260114T0300Z-260114T1800Z/
Glacier Bay-Eastern Chichagof Island-
Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait-Admiralty Island-
City and Borough of Juneau-
Including the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, 
Elfin Cove, Pelican, Angoon, and Juneau
617 AM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Glacier Bay including Gustavus, Eastern Chichagof 
  Island including Hoonah, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait 
  including Elfin Cove and Pelican, Admiralty Island including 
  Angoon, and City and Borough of Juneau.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong quick moving system will push 
  through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. This low will
  allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday afternoon, first 
  over southern portions of the panhandle then moving northward. 
  The central panhandle is most likely to see the strongest wind 
  gusts from 9 pm Tuesday to 3 am Wednesday. This timing can 
  change as the system moves closer. Confidence has increased in 
  the system bringing very strong wind gusts around 60 mph, but 
  stronger gusts could occur if the low tracks closer to the 
  panhandle.

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

&&

$$

AKZ317>319-132100-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.260114T0600Z-260115T0600Z/
City and Borough of Yakutat-Municipality of Skagway-
Haines Borough and Klukwan-
Including the cities of Yakutat, Skagway, White Pass, and Haines
617 AM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 PM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat, Municipality of Skagway, 
  and Haines Borough and Klukwan.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong quick moving system will push 
  through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. This low will
  allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday afternoon, first 
  over southern portions of the panhandle then moving northward. 
  Confidence has increased in the system bringing very strong wind
  gusts to 65 mph. Specifically for these areas across the far 
  northern panhandle, this low will move inland Tuesday night into
  Wednesday morning. The strongest wind gusts, and how long they 
  last, are greatly dependent on where the low tracks inland and 
  it's strength.

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

&&

$$
005 
WWAK77 PAJK 132053
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1153 AM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

AKZ323-326>330-332-140500-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.260113T2100Z-260114T1500Z/
City and Borough of Sitka-Petersburg Borough-
Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-Prince of Wales Island-
City and Borough of Wrangell-Ketchikan Gateway Borough-
Annette Island-
Including the cities of Sitka, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, 
Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, 
Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
1153 AM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka, Petersburg Borough, Western 
  Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island including Kake, Prince of 
  Wales Island, City and Borough of Wrangell, Ketchikan Gateway 
  Borough, and Annette Island.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong quick moving system will push 
  through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. This low 
  will allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday afternoon, 
  first over southern portions of the panhandle then moving 
  northward. Currently, the strongest wind gusts are most likely 
  from 3 pm to 9 pm Tuesday. This timing can change as the 
  system moves closer. Confidence has increased in the system 
  bringing very strong wind gusts to 65 mph, but stronger gusts 
  could occur if the low tracks closer to the panhandle.

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

&&

$$

AKZ320>322-324-325-140500-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.260114T0300Z-260114T1800Z/
Glacier Bay-Eastern Chichagof Island-
Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait-Admiralty Island-
City and Borough of Juneau-
Including the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, 
Elfin Cove, Pelican, Angoon, and Juneau
1153 AM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...Glacier Bay including Gustavus, Eastern Chichagof 
  Island including Hoonah, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait 
  including Elfin Cove and Pelican, Admiralty Island including 
  Angoon, and City and Borough of Juneau.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong quick moving system will push 
  through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. This low 
  will allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday afternoon, 
  first over southern portions of the panhandle then moving 
  northward. The central panhandle is most likely to see the 
  strongest wind gusts from 9 pm Tuesday to 3 am Wednesday. This 
  timing can change as the system moves closer. Confidence has 
  increased in the system bringing very strong wind gusts around 
  60 mph, but stronger gusts could occur if the low tracks 
  closer to the panhandle.

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

&&

$$

AKZ317>319-140500-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.260114T0600Z-260115T0600Z/
City and Borough of Yakutat-Municipality of Skagway-
Haines Borough and Klukwan-
Including the cities of Yakutat, Skagway, White Pass, and Haines
1153 AM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 PM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat, Municipality of Skagway, 
  and Haines Borough and Klukwan.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong quick moving system will push 
  through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. This low 
  will allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday afternoon, 
  first over southern portions of the panhandle then moving 
  northward. Confidence has increased in the system bringing 
  very strong wind gusts to 65 mph. Specifically for these areas 
  across the far northern panhandle, this low will move inland 
  Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The strongest wind 
  gusts, and how long they last, are greatly dependent on where 
  the low tracks inland and it's strength.

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

&&

$$
709 
WWAK77 PAJK 140352
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
652 PM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

AKZ320>322-324-325-141400-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260114T1800Z/
Glacier Bay-Eastern Chichagof Island-
Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait-Admiralty Island-
City and Borough of Juneau-
Including the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, 
Elfin Cove, Pelican, Angoon, and Juneau
652 PM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 65 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Glacier Bay including Gustavus, Eastern Chichagof 
  Island including Hoonah, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait 
  including Elfin Cove and Pelican, Admiralty Island including 
  Angoon, and City and Borough of Juneau.

* WHEN...From 6 PM Tuesday to 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong quick moving system will push
  through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. This low will
  allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday afternoon, first
  over southern portions of the panhandle then moving northward.
  The central panhandle is most likely to see the strongest wind
  gusts from 9 pm Tuesday to 3 am Wednesday. This timing can
  change as the system moves closer. Confidence has increased in
  the system bringing very strong wind gusts around 65 mph, but 
  stronger gusts could occur if the low tracks closer to the 
  panhandle.

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

&&

$$

AKZ323-326>330-332-141400-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260114T1500Z/
City and Borough of Sitka-Petersburg Borough-
Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-Prince of Wales Island-
City and Borough of Wrangell-Ketchikan Gateway Borough-
Annette Island-
Including the cities of Sitka, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, 
Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, 
Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
652 PM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 70 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka, Petersburg Borough, Western 
  Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island including Kake, Prince of 
  Wales Island, City and Borough of Wrangell, Ketchikan Gateway 
  Borough, and Annette Island.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple reports of power lines and trees
  down and power outages around Ketchikan and Metlakatla this
  evening. Wind gusts of 65 to 70+ mph have been observed across
  the region. The strongest winds will continue through the
  evening hours, then will begin to diminish overnight into
  Wednesday morning.

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

&&

$$

AKZ317>319-141400-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.260114T0600Z-260115T0600Z/
City and Borough of Yakutat-Municipality of Skagway-
Haines Borough and Klukwan-
Including the cities of Yakutat, Skagway, White Pass, and Haines
652 PM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat, Municipality of Skagway, 
  and Haines Borough and Klukwan.

* WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 PM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong quick moving system will push
  through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. This low will
  allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday afternoon, first
  over southern portions of the panhandle then moving northward.
  Confidence has increased in the system bringing very strong wind
  gusts to 65 mph. Specifically for these areas across the far
  northern panhandle, this low will move inland Tuesday night into
  Wednesday morning. The strongest wind gusts, and how long they
  last, are greatly dependent on where the low tracks inland and
  it's strength. Stronger gusts to around 70 mph are possible for
  locations along the Klondike Highway.

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

&&

$$
524 
WWAK77 PAJK 141033
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
133 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

AKZ323-326>330-332-141145-
/O.CAN.PAJK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260114T1500Z/
City and Borough of Sitka-Petersburg Borough-
Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-Prince of Wales Island-
City and Borough of Wrangell-Ketchikan Gateway Borough-
Annette Island-
Including the cities of Sitka, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, 
Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, 
Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
133 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

Winds have diminished across the area tonight. Some gusts to 40 to
50 mph may still be possible in the next hour or two, but winds
will continue to diminish through the rest of the night.

$$

AKZ317>319-141845-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260115T0600Z/
City and Borough of Yakutat-Municipality of Skagway-
Haines Borough and Klukwan-
Including the cities of Yakutat, Skagway, White Pass, and Haines
133 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 65 mph 
  expected.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat, Municipality of Skagway, 
  and Haines Borough and Klukwan.

* WHEN...until 9 PM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong quick moving system pushed through
  the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday night. Gusts to 60 mph have already
  been observed in Yakutat, Haines and Skagway around 11 pm to
  midnight. Stronger gusts to around 70 mph are possible for 
  locations along the Klondike Highway.

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

&&

$$

AKZ320>322-324-325-141800-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260114T1800Z/
Glacier Bay-Eastern Chichagof Island-
Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait-Admiralty Island-
City and Borough of Juneau-
Including the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, 
Elfin Cove, Pelican, Angoon, and Juneau
133 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts to around 65 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Glacier Bay including Gustavus, Eastern Chichagof 
  Island including Hoonah, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait 
  including Elfin Cove and Pelican, Admiralty Island including 
  Angoon, and City and Borough of Juneau.

* WHEN...until 9 AM AKST Wednesday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong quick moving system has pushed
  through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday night. Gusts to 60 to 65 mph
  have been observed in various locations. Winds continue to gust
  to near 60 mph, but are starting to show a diminishing trend.

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

&&

$$
111 
WWAK77 PAJK 141256
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
356 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

AKZ320-321-324-325-141400-
/O.CAN.PAJK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260114T1800Z/
Glacier Bay-Eastern Chichagof Island-Admiralty Island-
City and Borough of Juneau-
Including the cities of Gustavus, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, 
Angoon, and Juneau
356 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

With the low rapidly moving inland towards the Yukon, winds have 
begun to diminish over the area. Occasional gusts to 40 mph remain
possible through the morning hours.

$$

AKZ317>319-142100-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260115T0600Z/
City and Borough of Yakutat-Municipality of Skagway-
Haines Borough and Klukwan-
Including the cities of Yakutat, Skagway, White Pass, and Haines
356 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat, Municipality of Skagway 
  and Haines Borough and Klukwan.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front has moved through the area,
  bringing an abrupt wind shift and wind gusts as high as 60 mph
  in Yakutat, Haines and Skagway around midnight. Stronger wind
  gusts to around 70 mph remain possible for locations along the
  Klondike Highway.

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

&&

$$

AKZ322-141800-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260114T1800Z/
Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait-
Including the cities of Elfin Cove and Pelican
356 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A fast moving system has moved inland along
  the northeast coast through early Wednesday morning. Wind gusts
  up to 65 mph have been observed in various locations. Winds
  continue to gust to 60 mph, though on a downward trend.

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

&&

$$
973 
WWAK77 PAJK 141536
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
636 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

AKZ317-141645-
/O.CAN.PAJK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260115T0600Z/
City and Borough of Yakutat-
Including the city of Yakutat
636 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The strongest winds have departed the area and winds will 
continue on a gradual downward trend through the morning. 
However, occasional gusts as high as 45 mph remain possible over 
the next few hours.

$$

AKZ318-319-142345-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260115T0600Z/
Municipality of Skagway-Haines Borough and Klukwan-
Including the cities of Skagway, White Pass, and Haines
636 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM AKST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph.

* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway and Haines Borough and Klukwan.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST this evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front has moved through the area,
  bringing an abrupt wind shift and wind gusts as high as 60 mph
  in Haines and Skagway. Stronger wind gusts to around 70 mph 
  remain possible for locations along the Klondike Highway.

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

&&

$$

AKZ322-141800-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260114T1800Z/
Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait-
Including the cities of Elfin Cove and Pelican
636 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph.

* WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST this morning.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A fast moving system has moved inland along
  the northeast coast through early Wednesday morning. Winds 
  continue to gust to 60 mph, though on a downward trend.

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

&&

$$
675 
WWAK77 PAJK 141749
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
849 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

AKZ318-319-141900-
/O.CAN.PAJK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260115T0600Z/
Municipality of Skagway-Haines Borough and Klukwan-
Including the cities of Skagway, White Pass, and Haines
849 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The strong low pressure system that caused the high winds
overnight and early this morning has moved well inland over the
Yukon Territory. Therefore, the High Wind Warning is cancelled. 

Winds will remain stronger for the Taiya Inlet, Skagway and up the
South Klondike Highway, with southwest winds at 35 mph gusting to
near 50 mph at times. The winds for Skagway and the Klondike
Highway will gradually decrease through the late afternoon and 
evening hours. 

$$

AKZ322-141900-
/O.CAN.PAJK.HW.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260114T1800Z/
Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait-
Including the cities of Elfin Cove and Pelican
849 AM AKST Wed Jan 14 2026

...HIGH WIND WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The strong low pressure system that caused the high winds 
overnight and early this morning has moved well inland over the 
Yukon Territory. Therefore, the High Wind Warning is cancelled. 

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this high wind warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Juneau, AK wrote its last area forecast discussion before this high wind warning went out at Jan 12, 11:21 AM AKST, 3 hours 51 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 12, 11:21 AM AKST, 3 hours 51 minutes before
Southeast Alaska Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1121 AM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026

.UPDATE...Update for the 18Z TAF issuance...
Only minor edits to the forecast this morning as a weakening low
moves across the northern panhandle towards the Yukon. Upped the
winds this morning near Juneau as they are breezy out of the
southeast. Winds are also gusty from the south in Lynn Canal and
up towards Haines and Skagway. Otherwise, onshore flow behind the
system will bring light to moderate rain through tonight before
the next stronger storm force low and warm front bring the high
winds and heavier rain for Tuesday. A High Wind Watch remains in
effect for most of SEAK.

&&

.SYNOPSIS...

Key Messages:

-Brief break for Monday before another stronger storm force
 system moves in for Tuesday.

-Significant increase in seas for the eastern Gulf of Alaska and
 coastal panhandle with the fast moving system Tuesday.

.SHORT TERM...
A plethora of weather phenomena to be found overnight Sunday
heading into the start of the week here in southeast Alaska. The
primary feature of note is a decaying gale force low that is in
the process of becoming decoupled from its upper level support.
This feature is set to lift northward into the Yukon through the
morning hours, bringing a northerly to southerly wind shift for
the northern inner channels and a brief period of gusty winds.

Moisture expanding outward from this low pushed far enough west
to produce some freezing rain in the vicinity of Yakutat, observed
at the airport. A winter weather advisory was issued for minor
ice accumulations up to a light glaze, primarily for locations
further inland, through early Monday morning. For the far northern
panhandle including the Klondike and Haines Highways, the period
of northerly winds ahead of the approaching gale force low brought
snow levels down enough to see accumulating snow. A heavier band
set up over the upper portions of the Haines Highway past Klukwan,
and a winter weather advisory was issued through Monday morning
based upon satellite observed precip rates as well as DoT camera
images.

A weak upper level low in the central gulf will quickly move
northward today, bringing brief light to moderate precipitation to
Yakutat, with some minor snow accumulations possible. This will
then diminish, eventually phasing with a prefrontal wave set to
bring more light to moderate precipitation to the panhandle Monday
night. For more information on the next impactful system on the
horizon, see the long term section.

.LONG TERM...
After a less active Monday, a strong low pressure system pushes
northward through the Gulf of Alaska on Tuesday. Although a period
of heavy rain will return with this system, it will mainly be an
impactful wind event. High Wind Watches, for wind gusts around 60
mph, have been issued for a majority of the panhandle as this low
pressure system creates a very strong pressure gradient. Even
though confidence has increased on these impactful high winds,
there is still a chance for the low pressure system to have a
different track as it moves north through the gulf. If the low
tracks closer to the panhandle, and moves inland near Cape
Fairweather, stronger winds will impact most of the panhandle,
especially near the Icy Strait Corridor to Skagway. If the low
pressure system stays slightly more west, and moves inland north
of Yakutat, the stronger winds will occur near Yakutat and along
the northeast gulf. No matter the solution, this system will allow
for winds and wind gusts to quickly increase and create hazardous
conditions.

Along with this wind, there will be moderate to heavy
precipitation across the panhandle. Over a 24 hour time frame, the
southern panhandle can see amounts around 2 to 3 inches, with the
northern panhandle seeing slightly less around 1 to 2 inches.
Most of this precipitation will fall as rain expect for over the
far northern Klondike highway. Temperatures over the Klondike
highway remain slightly lower than freezing with snow levels
increasing from 1000 ft to around 2500 ft. This will allow all
precipitation to fall as snow. With heavy precipitation and snow
rates, a Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the northern
Klondike Highway.

The heaviest precipitation will first begin to move over the
southern panhandle Tuesday morning pushing northward. This means
that the heaviest precipitation will most likely occur before the
strongest wind Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. Although
heaviest rain is most likely before the strongest wind,
precipitation will continue through Wednesday before greatly
diminishing. There is a slightly different story for Yakutat as
another system pushes into the northern gulf Thursday into Friday.
This system will again bring moderate to heavy precipitation
over, but there is still quite a bit of uncertainty, so this
system will continue to be monitored.

Behind this strong system, a change in weather pattern does
occur. Upper level ridging develops over most of the panhandle
allowing for drier and cooler weather. Yakutat will be the
exception as slightly more active weather continues to push into
the northern gulf.

.AVIATION.../through Tuesday afternoon/...
A couple of weak systems passing through the panhandle will bring
rain and variable visibility and ceilings through Monday night
before a strong front lifts north across the panhandle on Tuesday
bringing deteriorating flight conditions.

Expect generally MVFR flight conditions across the panhandle
through Monday night. VIS and especially CIGs could drop town to
IFR under heavier/steadier rain. VIS and CIGs expected to drop
down to IFR starting across the southern panhandle early Tuesday
morning and spread north towards the northern panhandle by
Tuesday afternoon.

Gusty winds at PAJN, PAHN and PAGY 15-25G25-35 kt will diminish
overnight. Otherwise winds generally 10 kt or less across the
region through tonight. Strong winds 25 to 40 kt with gusts 50 to
60+ kt expected to develop across the southern panhandle by later
Tuesday morning and spread north and reach the northern panhandle
taf sites by later Tuesday afternoon/evening. LLWS will be
increasing as well, with winds 2kft aloft becoming 40-65+ kt.

.MARINE...
Inside Channels: A quick burst of gale force wind gusts are
likely along the Icy Strait corridor and up Lynn Canal this Monday
morning from a low moving inland over the panhandle. Light
northerly winds will soon flip south as the low continues
northward into the Yukon. Expect a brief period of 25 kt
southerlies once the wind switch happens before winds diminish
into Monday night. There will also be another surge of 20 to 25 kt
southerlies Monday night that will move from S to N up the
panhandle as a pre- frontal wave moves through the area. Seas
mainly driven by wind wave though seas near ocean entrances with
southerly exposure are noticeably higher due to high S swell in
the gulf.

Gulf waters: As the low pushing inland over the central outer
coast continues moving northward, winds in the southeast gulf will
have a slow diminishing trend into Monday night. The rest of the
gulf will see lower winds through Monday night, aside from the
northern gulf which will see a slight increase from a weaker
secondary low approaching the Yakutat area through the morning
hours. Winds start ramping up again for Tuesday possibly as high
as storm force as the next strong area of low pressure moves in
from the north pacific. Expect these higher winds to last into
Tuesday night. Seas are rather high ranging from 12 feet in the
central gulf to 20 ft near Dixon Entrance. This is mostly being
driven by a 13 to 15 ft S swell with a period of around 15 sec.
Some improvement in seas expected through the day Monday as the S
swell diminishes to 8 ft, but waves will start building again into
Tuesday afternoon as the next major system starts to move in.

&&

.AJK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PUBLIC...High Wind Watch from Tuesday evening through Wednesday evening
     for AKZ317>319.
     Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday
     morning for AKZ318.
     High Wind Watch from Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning
     for AKZ320>322-324-325.
     High Wind Watch from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday
     night for AKZ323-326>330-332.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory for PKZ012-013-022-031-033-035-036-053-
     641>644-651-652-661>664-671-672.

&&

UPDATE...DS
SHORT TERM...STJ
LONG TERM...EAB
AVIATION...DS
MARINE...STJ

Visit us at http://www.weather.gov/Juneau

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jan 12, 2:43 PM AKST, 29 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Juneau AK
243 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026

AKZ323-324-326>331-140130-
City and Borough of Sitka-Admiralty Island-Petersburg Borough-
Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-Prince of Wales Island-
City and Borough of Wrangell-Ketchikan Gateway Borough-City of
Hyder-
243 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026

...ANOTHER PERIOD OF HEAVY RAIN FOR TUESDAY INTO TUESDAY NIGHT...

Another fast moving and wet system is expected for Tuesday into
Tuesday night, bringing more moderate to heavy rain and strong
winds. Total rainfall amounts will be around 1 to 3 inches, with
gusty winds up to 65 mph possible during the event. The heaviest
rainfall rates will occur during the morning and afternoon hours,
tapering off during the evening hours. Strongest wind gusts will
follow the heaviest rain, occurring during the late afternoon into
the evening hours, then tapering off overnight. Additionally,
freezing levels will be rising to 4000 to 6000 ft on Tuesday,
leading to additional snowmelt. Expect rapid rises on smaller area
rivers and streams Tuesday into Tuesday night, but we are not
expecting flooding at this time. Winds and rain will continue to
diminish through the day Wednesday.

DS

The office that day

Everything else NWS Juneau, AK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 12, 3:46 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK38 hr
Jan 12, 3:46 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK42 hr
Jan 12, 3:46 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK32 hr
Jan 12, 3:46 PM AKSTStorm WarningAJK41 hr
Jan 13, 2:22 AM AKSTAreal Flood AdvisoryAJKJuneau City and43 hr
Jan 13, 6:22 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK3 hr
Jan 13, 2:46 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK19 hr
Jan 13, 2:46 PM AKSTGale WarningAJK15 hr
Jan 13, 2:46 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAJK4 days

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.