Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 6:01AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 7:01am
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Strong southeast winds will start to increase as early as tonight
as a front lifts north across the Gulf of Alaska. Timing of peak
winds will be late Friday morning through Friday night, then
gradually tapering Saturday. Winds through Turnagain Arm will bend
away from west Anchorage early Friday, but could bend into
Anchorage later Friday night into Saturday morning. Periods of
rain will accompany the strong winds for Turnagain Arm and the
Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides, but Anchorage Bowl and the
MatSu should remain mostly dry until Saturday afternoon.
Anchorage Hillside and Turnagain Arm (including South Anchorage):
Winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts 40 to 55 mph.
Anchorage Bowl, Knik River Valley through Butte and Palmer:
Winds 10 to 25 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph. Brief, isolated gusts
to 40 mph is possible the Butte and Palmer area Friday afternoon.
Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle,
or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects.
Area Description:
Anchorage; Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River; Lower Matanuska Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov