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High Wind Watch issued September 18 at 2:14PM AKDT until September 21

Affecting Municipality of Skagway; Haines Borough and Klukwan

In effect until: Sep 19, 2026, 6:15 AM

Municipality of Skagway; Haines Borough and Klukwan

Possible impact zone; conditions develop through 6:15 AM.

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates.

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* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
possible.

* WHERE...Haines Borough and Klukwan and Municipality of Skagway.

* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage
property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase as a strong low
pressure system moves into the northern gulf. Confidence has
increased on strong wind gusts around 50 to 60 mph occurring near
Skagway and Haines.

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

High Wind Watch issued September 18 at 2:14PM AKDT until September 21

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