Station Name: Yakutat, Yakutat Bay
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 23 feet

Sensor Depth: -8 feet

Nearest Address:
324 Max Italio Dr
Yakutat, AK 99689
Yakutat City and Borough County

GPS Coordinates: 59.548333, -139.733056

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Wind Warning issued January 12 at 3:12PM AKST until January 14 at 9:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 3:12 PM
Expires: Mon January 12, 2026, 11:15 PM

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat, Municipality of Skagway, and Haines Borough and Klukwan. * WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 PM 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, is going to 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. Confidence has increased in the system bringing very strong wind gusts to 65 mph. Specifically for these areas across the far northern panhandle, this low will move inland Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. The strongest wind gusts, and how long they last, are greatly dependent on where the low tracks inland and it's strength.

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 issued January 12 at 3:39PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Effective: Mon January 12, 2026, 3:39 PM
Expires: Tue January 13, 2026, 3:00 PM

Another fast moving and wet system is expected for Tuesday into Tuesday night, bringing more moderate to heavy rain and strong winds for northern SEAK. Total rainfall amounts will be around 1.5 to 3.5 inches with gusty winds up to 65 mph possible during the event. The heaviest rainfall rates will occur during the afternoon and evening hours, tapering off during the overnight hours. Strongest wind gusts will follow the heaviest rain, occurring during the evening and overnight hours, then tapering off Wednesday morning. Freezing levels will be rising to 2000 to 5000 ft, leading to additional snowmelt. Any areas that are continuing to see drainage issues or ponding will likely see additional pooling of water. Winds and rain will continue to diminish through the day Wednesday.