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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
526 AM AKDT Thu Aug 28 2025

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Prince of Wales Island-Ketchikan Gateway Borough-City of Hyder-
Annette Island-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove,
Thorne Bay, Ketchikan, Hyder, and Metlakatla
526 AM AKDT Thu Aug 28 2025

...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM AKDT FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Max temperatures around 80 in the afternoon and early
  evenings.

* WHERE...Prince of Wales Island, Ketchikan Gateway Borough,
  City of Hyder, and Annette Island.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Friday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Afternoon temperatures will be warmest in
  areas not prone to sea breezes.

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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