High Wind Warning until 10:00PM Thursday 
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.
* WHERE...Anchorage.
* WHEN...From 8 AM to 10 PM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Trees are still fully leafed, and will be particularly vulnerable to damage in strong winds. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A frontal system will move into Southcentral on Thursday and bring widespread strong winds to the Anchorage Bowl starting late Thursday morning. The stronger winds will initially be confined to the east side of town, then rapidly spread to the rest of Anchorage late on Thursday morning. The strongest wind gusts ranging from 35 to 55 mph are expected to peak early Thursday afternoon. Winds will then slowly diminish through Thursday evening.
* 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.
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
