High Wind Warning until 01:00AM Sunday
* WHAT...East winds 50 to 60 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.
* WHERE...Turnagain Arm and Upper Hillside.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southeasterly winds will increase Friday night, peaking Saturday morning and afternoon. Winds are expected to remain elevated through Saturday evening before diminishing late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Strongest gusts will be at higher elevations. Anchorage Bowl will see southeasterly winds 25-35 mph with gusts to 45 mph.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ANCHORAGE
Instructions:
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive.
Address/Location
City of Whittier
PO Box 608
Whittier, AK 99693
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-472-2340
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- High Wind Warning