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High Wind Watch

Status

Event Continued Active alert

Start Time

Mon 10/19/2026 11:00 PM EDT

End Time

Wed 10/21/2026 08:00 PM EDT

Significance

Watch

Impacts

Moderate impact

Locations Affected

Skagway, AK ∙ Skagway Airport, AK ∙ Skagway Alaska Native Village Statistical Area, AK ∙ Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park, AK

Full Alert Message

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 629 AM AKDT Mon Oct 19 2026 ...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...From this evening through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase overnight Monday into Tuesday morning, with the strongest gusts peaking through midday. Winds will begin to decrease through Wednesday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong could make travel difficult. Use extra caution. Ensure boats and vessels are secure.

Technical Header

AKZ318-200000- /O.CON.PAJK.HW.A.0008.261020T0300Z-261022T0000Z/ Municipality of Skagway- Including the cities of Skagway and White Pass 629 AM AKDT Mon Oct 19 2026