High Wind Warning Issued for City and Borough of Juneau Through Midnight

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a High Wind Warning for the region. The alert was issued at 2:08 PM AKST on March 7 and remains in effect until midnight tonight. This warning indicates that high winds are likely and could pose a threat to property and safety.

Affected Areas

The geographic scope of this alert is specifically limited to the City and Borough of Juneau.

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to take immediate precautions to secure vessels and any loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. High winds may result in property damage and power outages. Travel by land, sea, or air will be difficult during this period. Any damage should be reported to the National Weather Service by visiting weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports.

Expected Conditions

Southwest winds are forecast to reach speeds of 20 to 30 mph. Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph. These conditions are sufficient to blow around unsecured objects and may cause damage to property or infrastructure.

Timeline

The High Wind Warning is effective as of 2:08 PM AKST on March 7. The onset of the most significant conditions is expected at 3:00 PM AKST, with the warning scheduled to remain in effect until 12:00 AM AKST on March 8.