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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
540 AM AKDT Tue Sep 2 2025

AKZ319-325-328-330-332-022145-
/O.CON.PAJK.HT.Y.0008.250902T2000Z-250904T0300Z/
Haines Borough and Klukwan-City and Borough of Juneau-
Prince of Wales Island-Ketchikan Gateway Borough-Annette Island-
Including the cities of Haines, Juneau, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg,
Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla
540 AM AKDT Tue Sep 2 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 7 PM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures up to and around 80 expected.

* WHERE...Haines Highway and Klukwan, City and Borough of
  Juneau, Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, and
  Annette Island.

* WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 7 PM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually warm
  temperatures for this region may experience heat related
  illnesses.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Tuesday`s warmest temperatures are
  expected across the southern panhandle. Wednesday`s warmest
  temperatures are expected to spread to the northern panhandle.
  Anticipating the warmest temperatures inland, away from water,
  during the afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Drink plenty of fluids and check up on elderly and vulnerable
relatives and neighbors.

Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances as vehicle interiors can reach
extreme temperatures in as little as 10 minutes

Take extra precautions when working in the sun. Wear sunscreen
and lightweight, loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous
activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see
symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke

Close curtains during the daytime to reduce sun insulation into
the home and open windows at night to allow the home to cool off.
Utilize fans or community buildings with air conditioning.

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