High Wind Warning Issued for Petersburg Borough and City and Borough of Wrangell

Alert Details

• Alert Type: High Wind Warning
• Issuing Agency: National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK
• Effective Period: From 11:43 AM AKST Wednesday, February 11, until 6:00 PM AKST Thursday, February 12.

Affected Areas

This warning specifically impacts the following regions in Alaska:

• Petersburg Borough
• City and Borough of Wrangell

What You Should Do

Residents and operators in the warning area are urged to take the following precautions:

• Secure vessels and any loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by high winds.
• Prepare for potential power outages and property damage.
• Exercise caution as travel by land, sea, or air will be difficult during this window.
• Report any wind-related damage to the National Weather Service by visiting weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports.

Expected Conditions

• Wind Speed: Sustained south winds of 25 to 35 mph.
• Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are expected to reach up to 60 mph.
• Impacts: High winds are likely to blow around unsecured objects, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel conditions are expected to be hazardous across all modes of transportation.

Timeline

• Onset: The period of highest concern begins at 3:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 12.
• Duration: The warning remains in effect through 6:00 PM AKST Thursday evening.