Headline:
Heat Advisory issued June 1 at 6:32PM AKDT until June 2 at 8:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Heat Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 7:32pm
Expires:
June 2, 2026 - 3:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Temperatures 80 to 85 expected in areas away from the
inner channels and outer coast.
* WHERE...City of Hyder, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, and Prince
of Wales Island.
* WHEN...From 10 AM to 8 PM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot
temperatures for this region may experience heat related
illnesses.
Instruction:
Drink plenty of fluids and check up on elderly and vulnerable
relatives and neighbors.
Young children and pets should never be left unattended in
vehicles under any circumstances as vehicle interiors can reach
extreme temperatures in as little as 10 minutes
Take extra precautions when working in the sun. Wear sunscreen
and lightweight, loose fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous
activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see
symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Close curtains during the daytime to reduce sun insulation into
the home and open windows at night to allow the home to cool off.
Utilize fans or community buildings with air conditioning.
Area Description:
Prince of Wales Island; Ketchikan Gateway Borough; City of Hyder
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK