High Wind Warning for Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River
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- Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River
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What is happening
What: Southeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 75 mph expected. Impacts: High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Where: Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides, mainly above 1000 feet elevation. Strongest gusts will likely be in the Bear Valley,...
What the bulletin says to do
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.
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* 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.
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High Wind Warning issued October 29 at 10:44AM AKDT until October 30 at 11:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Anchorage AK. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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