Headline:
Wind Advisory issued May 8 at 11:41AM AKDT until May 9 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 8, 2026 - 12:41pm
Expires:
May 8, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Prince of Wales Island.
* WHEN...From 4 AM to 1 PM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will begin to increase Friday afternoon
into the evening as a front moves through the area. Winds will
continue to increase as the low pressure system continues to move
northward. Stronger wind gusts may last longer into Saturday.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make travel by land, sea, or air difficult.
Area Description:
Prince of Wales Island; Ketchikan Gateway Borough
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK