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High Wind Watch issued November 4 at 8:29AM AKST until November 5

Affecting Ketchikan Gateway Borough

In effect until: Nov 5, 2026, 1:30 AM

Ketchikan Gateway Borough

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 1:30 AM.

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution.

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* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with
gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southeast
winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible for areas with
Southern to Southeastern exposures.

* WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough.

* WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For
the High Wind Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday
evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds will blow around
unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power
outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusts will diminish in the evening
before increasing again Wednesday morning.

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Alert data: U.S. National Weather Service / NOAA · Translation: WeatherTranslate™

High Wind Watch issued November 4 at 8:29AM AKST until November 5

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