High Wind Watch issued January 5 at 2:04PM AKST until January 7 at 6:00AM AKST by NWS Anchorage AK

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Jan 5, 2025

* WHAT…East winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 85 mph. Occasional
gusts near 100 mph possible through Portage.

* WHERE…Portage, Turnagain Arm, and Anchorage Hillside

* WHEN…From Monday afternoon through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS…High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. Use caution if
traveling in a high profile vehicle.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Highest winds are expected along Turnagain
Arm and Portage. Confidence is lower for high winds to clip the
Anchorage Hillside with the southern Hillside such as Potter
Valley the most likely locations to receive high wind.

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