Dense Fog Advisory Extended for Wrangell, Petersburg, and Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Islands
The National Weather Service has extended the dense fog advisory for parts of Southeast Alaska, now in effect until 10 AM AKDT Wednesday.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 26, 2026, 2:45 a.m. ET
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Aug 26, 2026, 2:53 a.m. ET
Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Wrangell, Petersburg, and Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Islands
The National Weather Service Juneau AK has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the City and Borough of Wrangell, Petersburg Borough, and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. The advisory is in effect from 10:32 PM AKDT Tuesday, August 25, 2026, until 10 AM AKDT Wednesday, August 26, 2026, according to the advisory record.
Visibility is expected to be less than 1 mile, at times down to 1/4 mile, in dense fog. Low visibility could make travel conditions hazardous. The advisory urges drivers to slow down, use headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead.
The advisory covers the cities of Wrangell, Petersburg, Port Alexander, and Kake.
Aug 26, 2026, 2:49 a.m. ET
Dense Fog Advisory for Wrangell, Petersburg, and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island Through Wednesday Morning
The National Weather Service Juneau AK has issued a Dense Fog Advisory for the City and Borough of Wrangell, Petersburg Borough, and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island, in effect until 10 AM AKDT Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The advisory warns that low visibility could make travel conditions hazardous.
Visibility is expected to be less than 1 mile, at times down to 1/4 mile, in dense fog. The advisory covers the cities of Wrangell, Petersburg, Port Alexander, and Kake.
The advisory began at 10:32 PM AKDT Tuesday, August 25, 2026, and expires at 10 AM AKDT Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The Weather Service advises that if driving, slow down, use headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
Aug 26, 2026, 2:45 a.m. ETFirst report
Dense Fog Advisory in Effect for Wrangell, Petersburg, and Kupreanof Island Until 10 AM AKDT Wednesday
The National Weather Service in Juneau, Alaska, issued a dense fog advisory at 10:32 PM AKDT on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, in effect until 10 AM AKDT Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The advisory covers the City and Borough of Wrangell, Petersburg Borough, and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island, including the cities of Wrangell, Petersburg, Port Alexander, and Kake.
According to the advisory, visibility is expected to be less than one mile, at times down to one-quarter mile, in dense fog. Low visibility could make travel conditions hazardous. The National Weather Service advises that if driving, slow down, use headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead.
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