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City of Whittier
Sunday February 20th, 2022 :: 04:19 a.m. AKST

Community

High Wind Watch until 09:00AM Tuesday

...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING FOR TURNAGAIN ARM AND HIGHER ELEVATIONS...

* WHAT...For the Dense Fog Advisory, visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. For the High Wind Watch, southeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible.

* WHERE...For the Dense Fog Advisory, west Anchorage. For the High Wind Watch, Turnagain Arm and higher elevations.

* WHEN...For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM AKST this morning. For the High Wind Watch, from Monday afternoon through Tuesday morning.

* IMPACTS... For the Dense Fog Advisory, hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility. For the High Wind Watch, high winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds gusting to 50 mph are possible through the Anchorage Bowl, especially late Monday night through Tuesday morning. Rain is expected at the same time as the strong winds, making for hazardous driving conditions at times.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ANCHORAGE

Instructions:

A dense fog advisory means visibilities will frequently be reduced to less than one quarter mile. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds.

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:
Future - Responsive action SHOULD be taken in the near future
Certainty:
Possible (p <= ~50%)
Category:
Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event:
High Wind Watch

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