Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 1:29PM AKDT until March 16 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 2:29pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
...STRONG LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM QUICKLY INCREASES WINDS SUNDAY...
Winds have begun to increase across the southern panhandle this
afternoon as the low continues track northward. Currently, the
strongest winds are in Dixon Entrance and pushing into Clarence
Strait. This area is seeing sustained Gale force winds of 35 to 40
kts with occasional storm force gusts near 50 kts. Land Winds
have also begun to increase with the strongest gusts near 40 mph
currently over Ketchikan and southern Prince of Wales Island.
Strongest wind gusts are still anticipated to be this evening as
that low moves just west of Baranof Island before diminishing
through early Monday morning.
* WHAT...East winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island and Ketchikan
Gateway Borough.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 1 AM AKDT Monday.
* 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:
Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island; Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov