Weather Alerts For Port Protection, AK

Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Juneau AK 323 PM AKST Thu Dec 18 2025 City and Borough of Yakutat-Eastern Chichagof Island- Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait-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-Annette Island- Including the cities of Yakutat, Hoonah, Tenakee Springs, Elfin Cove, Pelican, Sitka, Angoon, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Hyder, and Metlakatla 323 PM AKST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...VERY COLD WEATHER EXPECTED... Through the weekend and early next week, cold arctic air will return to the Panhandle. Low temperatures in the central panhandle and NE Gulf Coast are expected to drop into the single digits above zero for many communities, with wind sheltered areas likely dropping to single digits below zero. Southern panhandle locations will likely see single digits above zero to teens for low temperatures with the coldest temperatures in wind sheltered areas. Current forecast reflects the cold temperatures arriving to the central panhandle by Friday and to southern areas by the weekend. The coldest weather is expected Saturday night into early next week. These cold air temperatures, combined with gusty outflow winds, could bring dangerous wind chill values as well. Frostbite and hypothermia are possible if exposed to these temperatures for extended periods of time. Of particular concern are the elderly, along with those without adequate shelter. Make preparations now. Prepare vessels and homes for cold weather through the week.