Special Weather Statement issued February 24 at 3:12PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

Late Tuesday a strong low will move into the gulf, bringing strong
winds and an Atmospheric River to most of the region.

Focusing on wind first, for the southern Panhandle south of
Sumner Strait, there is much higher confidence for 50 to 60 mph
gusts prompting a High Wind Watch. For areas north of Sumner
Strait which encompasses this Special Weather Statement we are
expecting gusts 40 to 50mph. Along the coast from Sitka north to
Cross Sound, there is high uncertainty in how strong the winds
will be as the main low remains offshore, weakening as it hits the
northern coast. For now we are expecting gusts to reach around 40
to 50mph.

Regarding rainfall, the heaviest rainfall will be focused south of
Sumner Strait. 24 hour rainfall amounts at sea level will fall
around 2 to 3 inches. For areas north of Sumner Strait to Icy
Strait around Juneau, we are expecting 24 hour rainfall near 1 to
2 inches.