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High Wind Warning

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Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River

Starts Oct 29, 3:00 PM AKDT

Ends Oct 30, 11:00 AM AKDT

Issued Oct 29, 10:44 AM AKDT

Severity Severe

Urgency Expected

Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides, mainly above 1000 feet elevation. Strongest gusts will likely be in the Bear Valley, Potter Creek, and Rabbit Creek areas.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds begin increasing early this afternoon, but the strongest winds are expected from about 6 PM this evening through about 6 AM early tomorrow morning.

Instructions

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of power outages. Use caution if you must travel.

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