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City of Whittier
Thursday March 28th, 2024 :: 01:54 p.m. AKDT

Community

High Wind Watch until 07:00AM Sunday

* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible. For the Anchorage Bowl, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph possible.

* WHERE...Anchorage Hillside and western Turnagain Arm.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two storm systems will produce two separate periods of strong southeast winds starting on Friday. Winds with the initial round on Friday are expected to be weaker. A stronger system will move into Southcentral Saturday, supporting a second round of much stronger winds from late Saturday morning to early Sunday morning.

* AFFECTED AREAS: ANCHORAGE

Instructions:

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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