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Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 3:34PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK Expires Sun, 11:45 PM AKDT.
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Hourly forecast
Check the latest hourly conditions, seven-day outlook, rain timing, wind, sunrise and sunset for Ketchikan, Alaska 99901. Forecasts and alerts update from NOAA and the National Weather Service.
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Most likely around 3 PM, 4 PM, 5 PM, 6 PM. Expected type: Rain.
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7-Day Forecast
Today
! NWS58°54°
Rain Showers
- Precipitation
- 100%
- Wind
- SE 10 to 15 mph
- Sunrise
- 5:36 AM
- Sunset
- 8:04 PM
Mon
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- Precipitation
- 100%
- Wind
- SE 10 to 15 mph
- Sunrise
- 5:38 AM
- Sunset
- 8:02 PM
Tue
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Chance Rain Showers
- Precipitation
- 44%
- Wind
- NW 5 mph
- Sunrise
- 5:40 AM
- Sunset
- 7:59 PM
Wed
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- Precipitation
- 66%
- Wind
- SW 5 mph
- Sunrise
- 5:42 AM
- Sunset
- 7:57 PM
Thu
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- Precipitation
- 70%
- Wind
- SE 5 to 10 mph
- Sunrise
- 5:44 AM
- Sunset
- 7:55 PM
Fri
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Chance Rain Showers
- Precipitation
- 45%
- Wind
- NW 5 mph
- Sunrise
- 5:46 AM
- Sunset
- 7:52 PM
Sat
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- Precipitation
- 67%
- Wind
- SE 5 to 10 mph
- Sunrise
- 5:48 AM
- Sunset
- 7:50 PM
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Healthy Weather
Real Feel61°F
Use caution walking outside
Special Weather Statement is active. Review the official alert before going outside.
WindSE14 mph
Best walk timeNo clearly better outdoor window today
The official hourly forecast shows similar weather impacts across the available hours. Shorten or move plans indoors if conditions are uncomfortable, and check active alerts before leaving.
Official EPA AirNowLocal air qualityKetchikan, Alaska 99901View AQI +
More weather details
Wind gustsNot reported
Rain now100%next hour
Humidity100%current
UV indexCheckingEPA forecast
Wind impact: Noticeable breeze with generally minor outdoor impact.
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Storm & DetailsGusts, pressure, visibility and official risk outlooksView details +
Wind gustNot reported
Pressure29.94 in
Visibility4.0 mi
Peak rain chance100%
Dew point61°F
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Special Weather Statement
Applies to: Ketchikan Gateway Borough; Annette IslandIssued by: NWS Juneau AKSpecial Weather Statement issued August 23 at 3:34PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AKAlert details
An incoming system will move over the panhandle Sunday into Monday, bringing extended periods of moderate to heavy rain for the southern panhandle. Highest rain rates are expected after 4 PM Sunday through early Monday morning, possibly reaching around 0.3 inches per hour, primarily for Ketchikan, Metlakatla, and Misty Fjords. Rainfall totals could be as high as 2 to 3.5 inches by Monday afternoon. Moderate to high confidence for heavy rain over Annette Island and Ketchikan areas with highest rain totals near Misty Fjords. Small streams and rivers may rise, but no river flooding is expected at this time. Ponding of water on some roadways is likely.Moderate · Expected