Headline:
Wind Advisory issued July 21 at 11:15AM AKDT until July 23 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 7:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 65 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to noon AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. The combination of saturated soils and
wind could also lead to downed trees, especially already damaged
or diseased trees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be two rounds of strong and gusty
winds. The first round will occur Tuesday afternoon through
evening followed by a lull in winds late Tuesday night through
Wednesday afternoon. The second round of strong winds will be
Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
Rain will accompany both rounds of wind. Rain intensity looks
particularly heavy late Wednesday night through early Thursday
morning, which could lead to downed trees due to saturated soils.
Instruction:
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
Area Description:
Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: