Headline:
Wind Advisory issued September 15 at 3:28PM AKDT until September 16 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 4:28pm
Expires:
September 16, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of up to 40 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...NW Kenai Peninsula and SW Kenai Peninsula.
* WHEN...Until noon AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. Trees are still mostly green and fully
leafed, causing them to be more vulnerable to damage from the
strong winds.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong fall storm moving into the western
coast of Alaska will produce strong and gusty southerly winds
moving up the Cook Inlet starting this afternoon and persisting
into tomorrow morning. The strongest winds will be focused along
the coast from Anchor Point north to Kenai and Nikiski. The gusty
southerly winds will continue through late tomorrow morning before
slowly diminishing later in the afternoon.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
SW Kenai Peninsula; NW Kenai Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov