You may need to add new wood stops to provide a greater surface for the weatherstrip and enough room for hook-and-eye fasteners. Position the screw eyes so that you just slightly compress the weatherstrip if you latch the hatch. Use an analogous process if you have a hinged door that leads to the attic.
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