Headline:
Wind Advisory issued March 20 at 3:01PM AKDT until March 22 at 12:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 20, 2026 - 4:01pm
Expires:
March 21, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Lower Matanuska Valley.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to midnight AKDT Saturday Night.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northeast winds are expected to increase by
early Saturday morning. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are likely,
though isolated gusts higher than 60 mph will be possible. The
strongest winds are expected near and to the north of Palmer. For
areas west of Wasilla, winds will be gusty but lighter. Winds are
expected to decrease early Sunday morning. Looking ahead, winds
may return the Matanuska Valley Tuesday into Wednesday. Plan ahead
and continue to monitor the forecast for updates.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Area Description:
Lower Matanuska Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov