Key facts
- Alert
- High Wind Warning (severe)
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Juneau AK
- Areas
- Haines Borough and Klukwan
- In effect
- until 7:00 PM AKDT, Oct 20, 2026
What the National Weather Service says
“Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.”
NWS Juneau AK, High Wind Warning, 6:47 PM AKDT Oct 20, 2026 · official alert
“High winds will blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.”
NWS Juneau AK, High Wind Warning, 6:47 PM AKDT Oct 20, 2026 · official alert
“Ensure boats and vessels are secured.”
NWS Juneau AK, High Wind Warning, 6:47 PM AKDT Oct 20, 2026 · official alert
What to do
Secure or bring in loose outdoor objects such as furniture, trash cans and equipment. Stay away from trees and power lines.
Avoid unnecessary travel while the warning is in effect. If you must drive, use extra caution, especially in a high-profile vehicle.
Make sure boats and vessels are secured. Be ready for possible power outages.
If you see damage, report it to the National Weather Service at weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports.
Context
The National Weather Service says the strongest gusts should peak through midday Tuesday. Strong gusts are expected to continue through Tuesday before decreasing into Wednesday morning.
FEMA records show a 2021 disaster declaration for a severe storm, flooding, landslides and mudslides that covers two of the listed areas, Haines and Skagway. FEMA flood-insurance records show 6 claims in the City and Borough of Sitka between 1984 and 2017. That count covers only insured properties, so it does not show all past damage.
Updates
- The high wind warning expired at 7:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 7:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 10:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 7:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 4:00 PM AKDT.
- The National Weather Service updated the high wind warning; it remains in effect until 10:00 PM AKDT.
- NWS Juneau AK issued the high wind warning until 7:00 PM AKDT.
History here
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4585 (2021): severe storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides
This county: 6 flood insurance claims in FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program records since 1984, most recent 2017.
This county: recent federal disaster declarations
- DR-4585 (2021): severe storm, flooding, landslides, and mudslides
Get these alerts on your iPhone
Herebeat is an iPhone app that shows official alerts like these (National Weather Service warnings, earthquakes, wildfires, air quality and more) for the places you save, each with its source and issue time. Download Herebeat on the App Store.
Questions
- Is there a High Wind Warning in Haines, Alaska?
- Yes. The National Weather Service in Juneau has a High Wind Warning for Haines Borough and Klukwan until 7:00 PM AKDT today, Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
- How strong will the wind be?
- Southeast winds of 20 to 30 mph are expected, with gusts up to 60 mph. The National Weather Service says high winds can blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages.
- Which areas are covered by the warning?
- The warning covers Haines Borough and Klukwan, the City and Borough of Sitka, the Municipality of Skagway, and the coast from Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait.
Sources
- NWS Juneau AK: High Wind Warning, Oct 20, 2026 weather.gov
- FEMA OpenFEMA: NFIP claims and disaster declarations fema.gov
How this page is made. The Herebeat Hazard Desk builds event pages from official U.S. government data (National Weather Service, USGS, FEMA). The text is written with AI from that data; every number and quote is checked against the official source automatically before publishing, and the page is updated when the agency updates the event. The official source is always the reference. Spotted a mistake? info@herebeat.app. About the Hazard Desk.