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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Juneau AK

538 AM AKDT Sat Jun 20 2026



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Haines Borough and Klukwan-Prince of Wales Island-Ketchikan

Gateway Borough-City of Hyder-Annette Island-

Including the cities of Metlakatla, Ketchikan, Klawock, Craig,

Coffman Cove, Haines, Hyder, Hydaburg, and Thorne Bay

538 AM AKDT Sat Jun 20 2026



...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM

AKDT THIS EVENING...



* WHAT...Temperatures up to the low 80s expected.



* WHERE...Annette Island, City of Hyder, Haines Borough and Klukwan,

  Ketchikan Gateway Borough, and Prince of Wales Island.



* WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM AKDT this evening.



* IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot

  temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Drink plenty of fluids, and check up on elderly and vulnerable

relatives and neighbors.



Take extra precautions when outside. Wear sunscreen and light loose

fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning

or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and

heat stroke.



Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles under any

circumstances as vehicle interiors can reach extreme temperatures in

as little as 10 minutes.



Locations next to the ocean or glaciers will be cooler with a

stronger breeze in the afternoon.



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