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Issued: 11:56 AM Aug. 12, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON THURSDAY TO 7 PM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Temperatures in the low to mid 80s expected, particularly away from the water. * WHERE...Annette Island, City of Hyder, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, and Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From noon Thursday to 7 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Drink plenty of fluids, and check up on elderly and vulnerable relatives and neighbors. 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. Locations next to the ocean or glaciers will be cooler with a stronger breeze in the afternoon. &&
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