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weather NWS moderate Municipality of Skagway October 20, 2026 at 1:40 AM

Wind Advisory

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Municipality of Skagway.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will quickly increase Monday evening into Tuesday morning, with the strongest gusts peaking through midday Tuesday. Some higher gusts close to 60 mph are possible on Tuesday. Winds will decrease slightly, but still stay elevated into Wednesday.

Severe weather in Municipality of Skagway brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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