WEATHER ALERT: Moderate Rain, High Winds Expected This Weekend Across Southeast Alaska
A Special Weather Statement has been issued for Southeast Alaska, warning of moderate to heavy rainfall and gale-force winds expected from Thursday into the weekend across numerous boroughs and islands. Prepare for impactful weather.
Residents across Southeast Alaska, including the City and Borough of Yakutat, Municipality of Skagway, Haines Borough and Klukwan, Glacier Bay, Eastern Chichagof Island, Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, City and Borough of Sitka, Admiralty Island, City and Borough of Juneau, Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island, Prince of Wales Island, City and Borough of Wrangell, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, City of Hyder, and Annette Island, should prepare for moderate to heavy rainfall and gale-force winds starting Thursday and continuing into the weekend.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Juneau issued a Special Weather Statement today, October 12, at 10:59 AM AKDT, indicating that a series of low-pressure systems will impact the region. Strong winds are anticipated for coastal communities, in addition to widespread precipitation.
The NWS reports increasing confidence that this will be a significant weather event for Southeast Alaska. This statement is effective immediately and expires today, October 12, at 7:00 PM UTC. Further updates and refinements to the forecast are expected. Residents are advised to monitor official weather channels.
For the latest information, visit weather.gov/juneau.
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