Non-Precipitation Warnings / Watches / Advisories Issued by NWS
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WWAK71 PAFC 282135
NPWAER
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
135 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024
AKZ102-291400-
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Anchorage-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian,
and Eklutna
135 PM AKDT Thu Mar 28 2024
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
MORNING...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
possible. For the Anchorage Bowl, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph
with gusts up to 55 mph possible.
* WHERE...Anchorage Hillside and western Turnagain Arm.
* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property,
and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult, especially
for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Two storm systems will produce two separate
periods of strong southeast winds starting on Friday. Winds with
the initial round on Friday are expected to be weaker. A stronger
system will move into Southcentral Saturday, supporting a
second round of much stronger winds from late Saturday morning
to early Sunday morning.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high
wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates
on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a
safe location prior to the onset of winds.
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