High Wind Warning until 01:00PM
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.
* WHERE...Portage Valley and along Turnagain Arm.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southeasterly wind gusts will continue to increase this morning, peaking mid to late morning before slowly diminishing in intensity by late Monday afternoon.
* AFFECTED AREAS: EAST TURNAGAIN ARM
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