Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 12 at 10:59AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 12, 2026 - 11:59am
Expires:
October 12, 2026 - 8:00pm
Description:
Thursday into the weekend, a series of low pressure systems will
move toward Southeast Alaska, bringing widespread moderate to heavy
rainfall and gale force winds to the Gulf. Strong winds are also
expected for coastal communities. While the exact timing and impacts
of the system are still being refined, confidence is continuing to
increase that this will be a more impactful system for Southeast
Alaska.
Stay tuned to weather.gov/juneau as we continue to monitor the
developing situation and update our forecast.
Area Description:
City and Borough of Yakutat; Municipality of Skagway; Haines Borough and Klukwan; Glacier Bay; Eastern Chichagof Island; Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait; City and Borough of Sitka; Admiralty Island; City and Borough of Juneau; Petersburg Borough; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island; Prince of Wales Island; City and Borough of Wrangell; Ketchikan Gateway Borough; City of Hyder; Annette Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov