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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
318 PM AKDT Sun May 4 2025

AKZ703-704-050700-
East Turnagain Arm-Portage-
Including the cities of Girdwood and Portage
318 PM AKDT Sun May 4 2025

...STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN ACROSS EASTERN
TURNAGAIN ARM AND PORTAGE THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

A strong frontal system is bringing gusty easterly winds and
heavy rain across Eastern Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley this
afternoon and will continue to do so through Monday morning.
Expect sustained winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 65 mph,
with the peak of the strongest winds likely occurring between 3
PM and 11 PM Sunday. Portage has already recorded a peak wind gust
of 72 mph over the past hour. Steady rainfall will accompany the
gusty winds with total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches possible
by early Monday afternoon.

Water may pond on area roads. The combination of rain and wind
may make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
Motorists are urged to slow down and use caution when driving.

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AKZ702-050700-
Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River-
Including the cities of Anchorage Hillside, Upper Eagle River,
and Indian
318 PM AKDT Sun May 4 2025

...STRONG GUSTY WINDS LIKELY FOR THE ANCHORAGE HILLSIDE AND UPPER
EAGLE RIVER THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

A strong frontal system will bring an increase in winds across
Turnagain Arm and higher elevations, including the Anchorage
Hillside and Upper Eagle River. While winds are finally beginning
to increase this afternoon, expectations are for the peak winds to
be less than previously forecast. Currently expect sustained
winds of 20 to 35 mph with potential for gusts of 45 to 55 mph,
though isolated higher gusts will also be possible at the higher
elevations. The peak of the strongest winds is expected to occur
this evening through 11 PM tonight.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown
around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of
power outages.

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