9/25/2025 9:47:00 AM until 9/25/2025 6:00:00 PM

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Extra spring lines on docked vessels are strongly encouraged. People planning a trip onto the water on Friday should seriously consider staying in port. Those in transit should seek safe harbor today. Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with wind gusts ranging from 60 to 70 mph expected. Winds are expected to shift to the south late morning to early afternoon. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Annette Island. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects, blow down trees and damage property. Power outages are possible. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts have a chance to exceed 80 mph near upper elevation sites on Annette Island, such as Yellow Hill. As winds shift to the south, areas on the South Tongass Highway around Mountain Point and areas past Point Higgins on North Tongass Highway have the highest likelihood for strong gusts.