Active Weather Alerts
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 6:40 AM Jul. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt expected. * WHERE...Sumner Strait. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 4 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 5:26 AM Jul. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM AKDT MONDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka, City and Borough of Wrangell, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, Prince of Wales Island, and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...From 10 AM to 7 PM AKDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. Winds for Baranof Island will be mainly on the east side of the island, and stronger winds for the Prince of Wales Island will be along the Clarence Strait or eastern portion of the island. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. &&
Special Weather Statement
Issued: 1:51 AM Jul. 6, 2026 – National Weather Service
...MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN AND WINDY CONDITIONS ACROSS THE SOUTHERN PANHANDLE MONDAY... A system will bring a series of fronts across the panhandle beginning Sunday night and lasting through the day Monday, with heaviest precipitation across the southern panhandle. Heaviest rainfall is expected during Monday afternoon associated with the second front as it pushes into the southern panhandle. Rain rates up to 0.15 inch per hour are possible as this heavier band moves through. At this time, the highest confidence for seeing these higher rain rates is for Annette Island and Ketchikan. Confidence continues to increase for 24 hour rainfall totals on Monday between 2.50 and 3.50 for Annette Island and Ketchikan, and between 1.00 and 2.00 inches for Prince of Wales Island. Localized areas may see either higher or lower amounts due to the terrain influence. Winds are expected to increase into Monday morning following the first front, with gusts up to 40 mph possible during the day.
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