Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 25 at 5:56AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 25, 2026 - 6:56am
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Strong southeast winds will increase today as a front lifts north
across the Gulf of Alaska. Timing of peak winds will be later
this afternoon through tonight, then gradually tapering Saturday.
Winds through Turnagain Arm will bend away from west Anchorage
early in the day, but could bend into Anchorage later tonight 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 in 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