Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 1 at 3:43PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 1, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires:
May 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
Gusty southeast winds will persist across the Anchorage Hillside
and Palmer through tonight. Northerly winds currently across the
Anchorage Bowl will eventually turn southeasterly late this
afternoon into the early evening hours. Southeast winds will begin
to diminish late tonight across the Anchorage Hillside and
Palmer. However, southeast winds will continue through Turnagain
Arm and bend into the Anchorage Bowl through Saturday, but not to
them same strength as anticipated for later this afternoon into
tonight.
Expected wind gusts this afternoon through tonight:
Palmer: 40 to 55 mph
Anchorage Hillside: 45 to 65 mph
Anchorage Bowl: 25 to 40 mph
Area Description:
Anchorage; Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River; Lower Matanuska Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK