High Wind Warning until 05:00PM Friday
* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with erratic gusts to 80 mph expected.
* WHERE...Turnagain Arm and higher elevations of the Anchorage Hillside.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM AKST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Within the Anchorage Bowl, southeast wind gusts to 40 mph will be possible during the afternoon.
* 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