NWS Extends Wind Advisory for Skagway Region Until 10 PM AKDT
An updated advisory from the National Weather Service in Juneau extends the wind hazard for the Municipality of Skagway on August 17, 2026.
4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 16, 2026, 6:10 p.m. ET
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Aug 16, 2026, 6:54 p.m. ET
National Weather Service Issues Wind Advisory for Skagway on August 17
The National Weather Service Juneau AK has issued a Wind Advisory for the Municipality of Skagway on August 17, 2026. According to official weather records, the advisory begins at 7 AM AKDT and expires at 10 PM AKDT on Monday, August 17, 2026. The advisory covers 1 zone, including the cities of Skagway and White Pass.
Official records state that south winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected. National Weather Service Juneau AK records state that gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, tree limbs could be blown down, and a few power outages may result.
According to the official advisory, winds this strong can make travel difficult by air, land, and sea. Recommended precautions include using extra caution and securing outdoor objects.
Aug 16, 2026, 6:53 p.m. ET
NWS Outlines Wind Advisory Impacts for Skagway Region
According to official records from the National Weather Service Juneau AK, gusty winds on August 17, 2026, will blow around unsecured objects, potentially blowing down tree limbs and causing a few power outages. The agency stated that winds this strong can make travel difficult by air, land, and sea, and advised people to secure outdoor objects and use extra caution.
The details expand on a wind advisory affecting one zone in the Municipality of Skagway, including the cities of Skagway and White Pass. Official weather records list expected south winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
The advisory begins at 7 AM AKDT on Monday, August 17, 2026, and expires at 10 PM AKDT that night.
Aug 16, 2026, 6:10 p.m. ETFirst report
Wind Advisory Issued for Municipality of Skagway for August 17
The National Weather Service Juneau AK has issued an open wind advisory for the Municipality of Skagway, covering one forecast zone including Skagway and White Pass, on August 17, 2026. The advisory begins at 7 AM AKDT on Monday, August 17, 2026, and expires at 10 PM AKDT the same day.
According to official records from the National Weather Service Juneau AK, south winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph are expected. The agency reported that gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, tree limbs could be blown down, and a few power outages may result.
Official records advise that winds this strong can make travel difficult by air, land, and sea. The agency recommends using extra caution and securing outdoor objects.
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