WWAK71 PAFC 202301

NPWAER



URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Anchorage AK

301 PM AKDT Fri Mar 20 2026



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Lower Matanuska Valley-

Including the cities of Big Lake, Palmer, and Wasilla

301 PM AKDT Fri Mar 20 2026



...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM SATURDAY TO MIDNIGHT AKDT 

SATURDAY NIGHT...



* WHAT...Northeast winds 25 to 45 mph with gusts of 50 to 60 mph 

  expected.



* WHERE...Lower Matanuska Valley.



* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to midnight AKDT Saturday Night.



* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few 

  power outages may result.



* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northeast winds are expected to increase by 

  early Saturday morning. Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph are likely, 

  though isolated gusts higher than 60 mph will be possible. The 

  strongest winds are expected near and to the north of Palmer. For 

  areas west of Wasilla, winds will be gusty but lighter. Winds are 

  expected to decrease early Sunday morning. Looking ahead, winds 

  may return the Matanuska Valley Tuesday into Wednesday. Plan ahead 

  and continue to monitor the forecast for updates.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 

profile vehicles. Use extra caution.



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