Weather Alerts for Matanuska ValleyIssued by the National Weather Service |
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| MATANUSKA VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: East Turnagain Arm |
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| Effective: Sun, 6/14 5:11am | Updated: Sun, 6/14 10:55am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 6/14 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Observed |
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A strong system moving from the Gulf of Alaska into Southwest Alaska will bring a period of strong southeast winds to portions of Southcentral Alaska on Sunday. The strongest winds are expected from late Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Expect sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 40 mph with higher gusts on mountains of possibility 50 to 60 mph. Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle, or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects. |
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| MATANUSKA VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Anchorage - Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River |
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| Effective: Sun, 6/14 5:11am | Updated: Sun, 6/14 10:55am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 6/14 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Observed |
Details:
A strong system moving from the Gulf of Alaska into Southwest Alaska will bring a period of strong southeast winds to portions of Southcentral Alaska on Sunday. The strongest winds are expected from late Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Anchorage Bowl: winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. South and West Anchorage (along Turnagain Arm): winds of 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Anchorage Hillside: winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph with isolated gusts as high as 60 mph. Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle, or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects. |
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| MATANUSKA VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Portage |
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| Effective: Sun, 6/14 5:11am | Updated: Sun, 6/14 10:55am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 6/14 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Observed |
Details:
A strong system moving from the Gulf of Alaska into Southwest Alaska will bring a period of strong southeast winds to portions of Southcentral Alaska on Sunday. The strongest winds are expected from late Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Sustained winds of 35 to 45 mph with gusts as high as 60 mph are possible in and around Portage. Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle, or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects. |
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| MATANUSKA VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Lower Matanuska Valley |
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| Effective: Sun, 6/14 5:11am | Updated: Sun, 6/14 10:55am | Urgency: Expected |
| Expires: Sun, 6/14 4:00pm | Severity: Moderate | Certainty: Observed |
Details:
A strong system moving from the Gulf of Alaska into Southwest Alaska will bring a period of strong southeast winds to portions of Southcentral Alaska on Sunday. The strongest winds are expected from late Sunday morning through Sunday evening. Expect sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, especially near Palmer. Areas of blowing dust are expected to develop near Palmer, Butte and along exposed sections of the Glenn Highway, occasionally reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions. Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle, or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects. |
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