First published Oct 18, 2026, 10:09:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 18, 2026, 10:45:18 PM UTC

Strong winds

High Wind Watch issued October 18 at 1:41PM AKDT until October 21 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS, U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

The NWS issued a watch for Skagway from Monday evening through Wednesday afternoon, with possible south winds of 30–40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph. The alert warns of potential property damage and difficult travel.

At a glance

Affected location: Skagway

Share this event

Follow: Severe weather in United States

Manage follows

Why it matters

The watch identifies possible property damage and difficult travel in Skagway during the stated period.

Location

Show nearby reports · last 30 days

Highlighted marker: this event.

Update history

Oct 18, 2026, 10:18 PM UTC
The NWS issued a watch for Skagway from Monday evening through Wednesday afternoon, with possible south winds of 30–40 mph and gusts up to 60 mph. The alert warns of potential property damage and difficult travel.
U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

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: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

Report an issue

Read our editorial process and corrections policy.

Continue exploring

Related developments reported in the last 30 days. These are not necessarily ongoing incidents.

Nearby · within 200 km
Flood Watches — JuneauOct 18, 2026, 8:33 PM UTC
2 related advisories are grouped here. Expand the group to review every affected area and source advisory.
Nearby · within 200 km
Very strong winds forecast for Whitehorse and nearby Yukon areasOct 18, 2026, 6:49 PM UTC
A weather statement forecasts southerly wind gusts up to 80 km/h, possibly higher, across Whitehorse and other Yukon areas from midday Tuesday until early Wednesday. Potential impacts include localized power outages, travel delays, and tree or property damage.
Nearby · within 200 km
Very strong winds forecast for Teslin and nearby communitiesOct 18, 2026, 6:49 PM UTC
An alert forecasts southerly wind gusts up to 80 km/h from midday Tuesday until early Wednesday, with possible higher gusts. The source lists potential localized power outages, travel delays, loose objects being tossed, and tree or property damage.
Nearby · within 200 km
Special weather - AtlinOct 18, 2026, 6:49 PM UTC
Very strong winds with gusts up to 80 km/h are forecast from midday Tuesday until early Wednesday for White Pass, Atlin, Teslin, Whitehorse, Haines Junction, Kluane Lake, and Pelly-Carmacks. Localized power outages and travel disruptions are among the listed potential impacts.
Same topic
Winter Storm Warning issued October 18 at 3:08PM AKDT until October 19 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AKOct 18, 2026, 11:08 PM UTC
A winter storm warning covers Noatak Valley, including Red Dog Mine, through 4 PM AKDT Monday. The source reports heavy snow, low visibility at times, and potentially very difficult travel.
Same topic
Thunderstorm This Morning in RiauOct 18, 2026, 10:10 PM UTC
2 reports describing the same event are grouped here. Expand the group to review every source report.

Loading related developments…

Explore severe weather in united states