First published Nov 6, 2026, 12:34:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 6, 2026, 12:34:15 AM UTC

Strong winds

High Wind Warning issued November 5 at 3:10PM AKST until November 5 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

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A High Wind Warning and Wind Advisory were issued for the City and Borough of Sitka. The source reports warning-period gusts up to 60 mph, advisory-period gusts up to 45 mph, and possible property damage, power outages, and difficult travel.

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Affected location: City and Borough of Sitka

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The warning describes potentially damaging winds and impacts to property, power, and travel in Sitka.

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 8/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS High Wind Warning issued November 5 at 3:10PM AKST until November 5 at 4:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

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