Full Notification

* WHAT...For Anchorage Hillside and Turnagain Arm, Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts 60 to 75 mph expected. For the rest of Anchorage, Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts 30 to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Anchorage.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 6 AM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The combination of strong winds with recent rainfall and saturated ground could also lead to downed trees and power lines.

* 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 and Turnagain Arm will reach 65 mph with gusts reaching 40 mph for the rest of town, especially for South and West Anchorage and along the Glenn Highway near the S curves. At this time, there is less confidence in highest gust values.

* 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.