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Storm Warning
Issued: 5:43 PM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 5:43 PM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 5:43 PM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... ...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 9 PM AKST THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the first Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the first Gale Warning, until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the Storm Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM AKST this evening. For the second Gale Warning, from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe conditions. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 12:56 PM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following areas, Prince of Wales, Eastern Gulf Coast, Southern Inner Channels and Central Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Sitka, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Hyder, And Metlakatla. * WHEN...From 9 AM AKST this morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris or snow. Increased risk of possible isolated landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle through Friday night. The Southern and Central panhandle may start out as snow, but is expected to switch to rain late Thursday night. Around 2 to 4.5 inches with possibly locally higher amounts, particularly near Ketchikan and Metlakatla, of rain is across the central and southern panhandle Thursday night through Friday night. An additional 1.0 to 2.0 inches of rain for the central panhandle and 1.5 to 2.5 for the extreme southern panhandle is possible on Saturday. Areas with a preexisting snowpack, both from recent accumulations as well as the deep, previous snowpack, may have additional runoff. Gusty winds at sea level ranging from 40 to 60 mph are likely along the southern panhandle through Friday night. This combination of weather hazards could lead to possible isolated landslides along steep slopes. Conditions for the possibility of flooding and possible isolated landslides will be maximize Friday evening and decrease by Saturday morning. Stream flows in rivers may quickly rise and may exceed flood levels. This atmospheric river has the possibility to extend through the weekend with additional rainfall Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Flooding may occur in poor drainage areas. Storm drains should be kept clear of debris as much as possible. All residents on or near mountain slopes should be prepared for possible landslides. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. &&
High Wind Warning
Issued: 12:26 PM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 3 AM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 3 AM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase through Friday afternoon with the strongest winds by Friday evening. Wind gusts before and after the warning times will also be strong, with gusts increasing late Friday morning to around 40 mph and remaining strong into late Friday. Stronger winds will also be observed at higher elevations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports &&
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