Weather Alerts For Meyers Chuck, AK
High Wind Warning
-URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Juneau AK 1153 AM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026 City and Borough of Sitka-Petersburg Borough- Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-Prince of Wales Island- City and Borough of Wrangell-Ketchikan Gateway Borough- Annette Island- Including the cities of Sitka, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla 1153 AM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka, Petersburg Borough, Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island including Kake, Prince of Wales Island, City and Borough of Wrangell, Ketchikan Gateway Borough, and Annette Island. * WHEN...From noon Tuesday to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong quick moving system will push through the Gulf of Alaska Tuesday into Wednesday. This low will allow for winds to quickly increase Tuesday afternoon, first over southern portions of the panhandle then moving northward. Currently, the strongest wind gusts are most likely from 3 pm to 9 pm Tuesday. This timing can change as the system moves closer. Confidence has increased in the system bringing very strong wind gusts to 65 mph, but stronger gusts could occur if the low tracks closer to the panhandle. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports &&
Special Weather Statement
-Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Juneau AK 243 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026 City and Borough of Sitka-Admiralty Island-Petersburg Borough- Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island-Prince of Wales Island- City and Borough of Wrangell-Ketchikan Gateway Borough-City of Hyder- 243 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026 ...ANOTHER PERIOD OF HEAVY RAIN FOR TUESDAY INTO TUESDAY NIGHT... Another fast moving and wet system is expected for Tuesday into Tuesday night, bringing more moderate to heavy rain and strong winds. Total rainfall amounts will be around 1 to 3 inches, with gusty winds up to 65 mph possible during the event. The heaviest rainfall rates will occur during the morning and afternoon hours, tapering off during the evening hours. Strongest wind gusts will follow the heaviest rain, occurring during the late afternoon into the evening hours, then tapering off overnight. Additionally, freezing levels will be rising to 4000 to 6000 ft on Tuesday, leading to additional snowmelt. Expect rapid rises on smaller area rivers and streams Tuesday into Tuesday night, but we are not expecting flooding at this time. Winds and rain will continue to diminish through the day Wednesday.