Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 14 at 2:03PM AKDT until March 15 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 14, 2026 - 3:03pm
Expires:
March 14, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description:
...STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM QUICKLY INCREASES WINDS SUNDAY...
A storm force low pressure system pushes north into the gulf
Sunday bringing strong winds toward the gulf coast and southern
panhandle. There is high confidence that this low will slightly
intensify as it moves just west of Baranof Island. The low
pressure system will then move northwest settling in the northern
gulf by Monday.
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka.
* WHEN...From 1 PM to 10 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use
extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air.
Instruction:
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
City and Borough of Sitka
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov