Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
130 PM AKDT Tue Jul 21 2026
AKZ849-220530-
/O.EXT.PAFG.WI.Y.0022.260722T0300Z-260723T2100Z/
Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp-
Including the cities of Donnelly Dome, Black Rapids, and the
Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259
130 PM AKDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM AKDT
THURSDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with frequent gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp and Eastern
Alaska Range South of Trims Camp.
* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The Wind Advisory has been extended until 1pm
Thursday as frequent wind gusts out of the south are expected to
pick back up to within advisory criteria from Wednesday evening
through midday Thursday as the pressure gradient over that area
increases, once again. A short-lived relative lull in the winds is
anticipated between late Wednesday morning through the afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
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JLC
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1115 AM AKDT Tue Jul 21 2026
AKZ702-221430-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WI.Y.0016.260722T0000Z-260723T2000Z/
Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River-
Including the cities of Anchorage Hillside, Upper Eagle River,
and Indian
1115 AM AKDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO NOON AKDT
THURSDAY...
* 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.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1115 AM AKDT Tue Jul 21 2026
AKZ701-221430-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WI.Y.0016.260723T0900Z-260723T2000Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Eagle River, Anchorage, and Eklutna
1115 AM AKDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO NOON AKDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 30 to 45 mph
expected. Strongest winds in south to west Anchorage (along
Turnagain Arm).
* WHERE...Lower elevations of Anchorage and Eagle River.
* WHEN...From 1 AM 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...The strongest winds will be late Wednesday
night through early Thursday morning, approximately between 3am
and 9am.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1115 AM AKDT Tue Jul 21 2026
AKZ722-723-221430-
/O.NEW.PAFC.WI.Y.0016.260723T0900Z-260724T0000Z/
SW Kenai Peninsula-NW Kenai Peninsula-
Including the cities of Soldotna, Kenai, Homer, Clam Gulch,
Sterling, Anchor Point, Nikiski, and Ninilchik
1115 AM AKDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM AKDT THURSDAY...
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to
50 mph expected.
* WHERE...Western Kenai Peninsula along and near Cook Inlet.
* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM AKDT Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. Dipnetters and other recreational
activities along Cook Inlet beaches will be impacted by high winds
and rough seas, with 8 to 12 foot waves coming off of Cook Inlet.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will occur Thursday
morning between around 7am and Noon. Cook Inlet beaches,
especially from the Kenai River to Nikiski will see the highest
wind gusts.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.
&&
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Baines
