High Wind Warning until 06:00AM Monday 
* WHAT...For the lower elevations (Anchorage Bowl), southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the higher elevations (Anchorage Hillside, Hiland Road, and higher elevations of Eagle River) southeast winds 30 to 60 mph with gusts to 80 mph expected.
* WHERE...Anchorage / Eagle River (all elevations).
* WHEN...From 11 PM this evening to 6 AM AKDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief period of intense winds are expected around midnight tonight as a strong front moves through the area. Winds are expected to channel through the mountain gaps including, but not limited to: Turnagain Arm, Ship Creek, South Fork and Eagle River. Given the recent snow melt the ground is saturated with water, which may promote tree damage and lead to power outages.
* AFFECTED AREAS: ANCHORAGE ... ANCHORAGE HILLSIDE / EAGLE RIVER
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