High Wind Watch

Locations Affected

Skagway Airport, AK ∙ Chilkoot Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Point Couverden, AK ∙ Chilkat Lake, AK ∙ Mud Bay, AK ∙ Haines Airport, AK ∙ Skagway Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Casement Glacier, AK ∙ Excursion Inlet, AK ∙ Lutak, AK

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 404 AM AKDT Sat Sep 19 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan and Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase as a strong low pressure system moves into the northern gulf. Confidence has increased on strong wind gusts around 50 to 60 mph occurring near Skagway and Haines. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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