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City of Whittier
Monday February 12th, 2024 :: 06:51 p.m. AKST

Alert

High Wind Warning until 09:00PM Tuesday

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Anchorage Hillside.

* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKST Tuesday.

* 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 have increased across the Anchorage Hillside. Multiple stations near 1000ft have reported wind gusts in excess of 70 mph as of 630pm Monday. Winds will continue to increase tonight (Monday Night) and remain strong through much of Tuesday. South and Southwest Anchorage will likely see strong southeasterly winds as well. The strongest of these winds will be in south and west Anchorage where winds are expected to gust from 30 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

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