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WWAK71 PAFC 281148
NPWAER

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
348 AM AKDT Thu Aug 28 2025

AKZ711-290600-
/O.EXA.PAFC.HW.W.0009.250828T1600Z-250829T0600Z/
Lower Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, and Big Lake
348 AM AKDT Thu Aug 28 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 10 PM AKDT
THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Palmer and Butte.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 10 PM AKDT this evening.

* 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
  today and bring widespread strong winds to the Palmer and Butte
  areas starting later this morning. The strongest wind gusts
  ranging from 40 to 55 mph are expected to peak early this
  afternoon. Winds will then slowly diminish through later this
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AKZ702-290600-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0009.000000T0000Z-250829T0600Z/
Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River-
Including the cities of Indian, Upper Eagle River, and Anchorage
Hillside
348 AM AKDT Thu Aug 28 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 75 mph.

* WHERE...Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.

* 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 strong frontal system moving into
  Southcentral will bring widespread wind gusts ranging from 55 to
  75 mph to the Anchorage Hillside beginning early this morning. The
  strongest winds are expected to peak near the middle of the day.
  Winds will then slowly weaken through late this evening and
  diminish by early Friday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

AKZ701-290600-
/O.CON.PAFC.HW.W.0009.250828T1600Z-250829T0600Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Eklutna, Anchorage, and Eagle River
348 AM AKDT Thu Aug 28 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 10
PM AKDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Anchorage.

* WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 10 PM AKDT this evening.

* 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
  today and bring widespread strong winds to the Anchorage Bowl
  starting late this morning. The stronger winds will initially be
  confined to the east side of town, then rapidly spread to the rest
  of Anchorage later this morning. The strongest wind gusts ranging
  from 35 to 55 mph are expected to peak early this afternoon. Winds
  will then slowly diminish through late this evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Markle