A strong storm system is expected to move into the northern half of the Alaska Panhandle and the northeast Gulf Coast tonight and continue through Tuesday. Beginning tonight for Haines, Skagway, and the two highways, periods of moderate to heavy rain will move over the area. Total rain accumulation are expected to be between 1.5-3.5 inches, with the heaviest rain late Tuesday morning into Tuesday afternoon. While substantial areal flooding is not expected at this time, isolated instances of minor ponding of water in low lying areas are possible. Furthermore, wet snow is possibly on the Klondike Highway near White Pass up to 3 inches through tonight, though warm surface temperatures may hinder these snow totals.
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WHAT: South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
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WHERE: Municipality of Skagway.
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WHEN: Until 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.
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IMPACTS: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Winds will quickly increase Monday evening into Tuesday morning, with the strongest gusts peaking through midday Tuesday. Some higher gusts close to 60 mph are possible on Tuesday. Winds will decrease slightly, but still stay elevated into Wednesday.
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Municipality of Skagway. * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase Monday evening into Tuesday morning, with the strongest gusts peaking through midday Tuesday. Some higher gusts close to 60 mph are possible on Tuesday. Winds will decrease slightly, but still stay elevated into Wednesday.
Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution. Ensure boats and vessels are secure.
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