High Wind Watch until 06:00AM Sunday
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph possible for the Anchorage Hillside. Southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph for the rest of Anchorage
* WHERE...Anchorage.
* WHEN...From Saturday evening through early Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Recent rainfall and saturated ground could also lead to downed trees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This is a complex weather system and there is still some uncertainty regarding the strength and duration of high winds. However, there is high confidence that wind gusts for the Anchorage Hillside will reach 65 mph with gusts reaching 35 mph for the rest of town. There is less confidence in higher gusts.
* 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