High Wind Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
121 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025
AKZ326-327-329-261800-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1800Z-250927T0600Z/
Petersburg Borough-Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-
City and Borough of Wrangell-
Including the cities of Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander,
and Wrangell
121 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...South winds around 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu
Island and City and Borough of Wrangell.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 10 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured object. The
strong winds may blow down trees, damage property and cause
power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest wind speeds are expected to be
associated with a wind shift from the east to the south. At
this time, expecting this wind shift to occur in the early
afternoon Friday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
121 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025
AKZ328-261800-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1500Z-250927T0300Z/
Prince of Wales Island-
Including the cities of Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove,
and Thorne Bay
121 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...South to southwest winds around 45 mph with gusts up to
80 mph expected.
* WHERE...Prince of Wales Island.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects, may
damage property, blow down trees, and cause power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strongest wind gusts are expected on the
northern end of Prince of Wales Island. Winds are expected to
rapidly shift to the southwest late Friday morning to early
afternoon, followed by strongest gusts. Towards Craig and
Klawock, expecting gusts up to 65 mph associated with the wind
shift.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
121 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025
AKZ324-261800-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1800Z-250927T0300Z/
Admiralty Island-
Including the city of Angoon
121 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 70 mph
expected. Winds are expected to shift from the south to the
southwest across the southern half of the island in the
afternoon.
* WHERE...Admiralty Island.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects. The
strong winds may blow down trees, damage property and cause
power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and wind gusts are
anticipated for Southern Admiralty Island. Wind gusts will be
higher at higher elevations.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
121 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025
AKZ323-261800-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1800Z-250927T0300Z/
City and Borough of Sitka-
Including the city of Sitka
121 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...East winds around 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects. The
strong winds may blow down trees, damage property and cause
power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sitka has the highest uncertainty for
high winds. Small changes to the storm track will have major
implications regarding both the direction and magnitude of
wind gusts. Stay tuned for updates.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
121 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025
AKZ330-332-261800-
/O.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0008.250926T1500Z-250927T0300Z/
Ketchikan Gateway Borough-Annette Island-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
121 AM AKDT Fri Sep 26 2025
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM AKDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with wind gusts ranging
from 60 to 70 mph expected. Winds are expected to shift to the
south late morning to early afternoon.
* WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island.
* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects, blow
down trees and damage property. Power outages are possible.
Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts have a chance to exceed 80 mph
near upper elevation sites on Annette Island, such as Yellow
Hill. As winds shift to the south, areas on the South Tongass
Highway around Mountain Point and areas past Point Higgins on
North Tongass Highway have the highest likelihood for strong
gusts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind.
Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting
weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports
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