High Wind Warning until 11:00AM Friday 
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 75 mph expected.
* WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides, mainly above 1000 feet elevation. Strongest gusts will likely be in the Bear Valley, Potter Creek, and Rabbit Creek areas.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds begin increasing early this afternoon, but the strongest winds are expected from about 6 PM this evening through about 6 AM early tomorrow morning.
* AFFECTED AREAS: 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 power outages. Use caution if you must travel.
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
