Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 22 at 9:04PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 22, 2026 - 10:04pm
Expires:
September 22, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 904 PM AKDT, Satellite imagery was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms extending from 21 miles southwest of Metlakatla to 16
miles north of Tree Point, or extending from 21 miles southwest of
Metlakatla to 12 miles east of Mary Island, moving north at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Ketchikan, Mary Island, Metlakatla, Tree Point, Saxman, Duke
Island, Ward Cove and Annette.
Instruction:
Monitor the weather situation closely and be alert for threatening
weather conditions.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Ketchikan Gateway Borough; Annette Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov