Been breezy today, well, I guess a little more then breezy.windy. I’ve seen worst along Lake Superior, but this is still a good one. Power was out at the house when I woke up this morning, about 3:10am, and was still off when I left for work about 6:15am. Not sure when it came back on. The biggest problem with this wind is the dust from the glaciers, makes for some nasty air to breath. Oh, and ever worst, the leaves are mostly gone off the trees. All that wonderful color gone.bummer.
Following is the latest warning from the National Weather Service.
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Warning Description: High Wind Warning
Warning Date: 5:50 PM AKDT on September 24, 2010
WarningSum:…High Wind Warning Remains In Effect Until 4 Am Akdt Saturday…
Warning Message:A High Wind Warning remains in effect until 4 am akdt Saturday.
High pressure over interior Alaska is combining with strong low
pressure over the Gulf of Alaska to produce dangerous winds
through the Matanuska Valley. Northeast wind 35 to 50 mph with
gusts to 75 mph will continue to blow out of the Matanuska Valley
through tonight. Winds will diminish beginning early Saturday
morning to 15 to 25 mph.
Precautionary/preparedness actions…
A High Wind Warning means a hazardous high wind event is expected
or occurring. People are urged to secure loose objects that could
be blown around or damaged by the wind.
WarningDesc:Special Weather Statement
WarningDate:6:00 PM AKDT on September 24, 2010
WarningSum:…Strong Winds Across Southcentral Alaska This Evening…
Warning Message:Strong northerly winds developed across southcentral Alaska today.
These winds are the result of a deep low pressure system which has
moved into the Gulf of Alaska…creating a steep pressure gradient
across the region and leading to strong northerly winds.
The highest winds are confined to the Matanuska Valley region…where
numerous reports of downed trees and associated power outages have
been received. The highest wind gust recorded so far in the valley
was 78 mph between Palmer and Wasilla. However…sustained winds over
45 mph with gusts approaching 60 mph have occurred throughout the
Susitna Valley…Anchorage bowl…and coastal areas of the western
Kenai Peninsula. Reports of downed trees and power outages have been
reported in the Susitna Valley…Wasilla…and the city of Anchorage.
These strong winds should continue into the evening hours today
before tapering off overnight…though breezy conditions will persist
into Saturday. A High Wind Warning remains in effect for the
Anchorage area until midnight tonight and the Matanuska Valley until
4:00am tomorrow morning. Because many trees still have their
leaves…tree branches will be especially susceptible to breaking.
Loose items that could easily be blown around by the wind should be
secured immediately. Small planes should also be tied down to prevent
any damage due to the wind.
230 PM akdt Fri Sep 24 2010
…Strong winds across southcentral Alaska this afternoon and
evening…
Strong northerly winds have developed across southcentral Alaska this
morning and early this afternoon. These winds are the result of a
deep low pressure system which has moved into the Gulf of
Alaska…creating a steep pressure gradient across the region and
leading to strong northerly winds.
The highest winds are confined to the Matanuska Valley region…where
numerous reports of downed trees and associated power outages have
been received. However…sustained winds over 35mph with gusts
approaching 50 mph are possible throughout the mat-su
Valley…Anchorage bowl…and across the western Kenai Peninsula.
Reports of tree damage and power outages have been reported in the
Susitna Valley…Wasilla…and the city of Anchorage.
In the immediate Anchorage area…the highest wind gust reported was
48 mph at the Anchorage International Airport…though gusts over 40
mph have been reported at Elmendorf AFB and Merrill Field. While the
strongest winds should remain on the west side of town…gusts above
50 mph are possible on the east side of town.
These strong winds should continue into the evening hours today
before tapering overnight…though breezy conditions will persist
into Saturday. A High Wind Warning remains in effect for the
Matanuska Valley until 4:00am tomorrow morning. Because many trees
still have their leaves…tree branches will be especially
susceptible to breaking.
Loose items that could easily be blown around by the wind should be
secured immediately. Small planes should also be tied down to prevent
any damage due to the wind.
