High Wind Warning until 06:00PM Sunday
* WHAT...Northeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.
* WHERE...Matanuska Valley.
* WHEN...From 3 PM Saturday to 6 PM AKST 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...Winds will increase Saturday afternoon near Palmer and the Glenn and Parks highway interchange area and spread southeast into Wasilla and Knik arm through Saturday night.
* AFFECTED AREAS: MATANUSKA VALLEY
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