High Wind Warning Issued for Annette Island; Gusts Up to 60 MPH Expected
Weather Alerts high NOAA · · Annette Island, Alaska
The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind Warning for Annette Island, effective Sunday afternoon through early Monday morning as a strong low pressure system approaches.
Alert Details
A High Wind Warning (NWS alert code: HWW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Juneau, AK. This alert is triggered by a storm force low pressure system pushing north into the gulf, which is expected to intensify as it moves west of Baranof Island.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Annette Island in the southern panhandle of Alaska.
What You Should Do
Residents and maritime operators are urged to take the following precautions:
- Secure Property: Secure vessels and any loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by high winds.
- Prepare for Outages: Be ready for potential power outages and property damage.
- Travel Caution: Exercise extreme caution as travel by land, sea, or air will be difficult during this period.
- Report Damage: Any damage should be reported to the National Weather Service via weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Southeast winds of 20 to 30 mph.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph.
- Additional Details: Winds are forecast to increase Sunday morning with gusts of 40 to 50 mph occurring both before and after the official High Wind Warning window.
Timeline
- Onset: Sunday, March 15, at 4:00 PM AKDT.
- Duration: The warning remains in effect until Monday, March 16, at 1:00 AM AKDT.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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What is this weather alerts alert about? ▼
The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind Warning for Annette Island, effective Sunday afternoon through early Monday morning as a strong low pressure system approaches.
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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected? ▼
This alert affects Annette Island, Alaska. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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