* WHAT…For the lower elevations (Anchorage Bowl), southeast winds
25 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. For the higher
elevations (Anchorage Hillside, Hiland Road, and higher elevations
of Eagle River) southeast winds 30 to 60 mph with gusts to 80 mph
expected.
* WHERE…Anchorage / Eagle River (all elevations).
* WHEN…From 11 PM this evening to 6 AM AKDT Monday.
* IMPACTS…High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A brief period of intense winds are expected
around midnight tonight as a strong front moves through the area.
Winds are expected to channel through the mountain gaps including,
but not limited to: Turnagain Arm, Ship Creek, South Fork and
Eagle River. Given the recent snow melt the ground is saturated
with water, which may promote tree damage and lead to power
outages.