Expires:202309010700;Remove:202309010700;599784 WWAK81 PAFC 312302 SPSAER SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK 302 PM AKDT Thu Aug 31 2023 AKZ101-010700- Anchorage- Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, and Eklutna 302 PM AKDT Thu Aug 31 2023 ...STRONG WINDS IN THE ANCHORAGE AREA THROUGH FRIDAY... Southeast wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph are expected to continue through late afternoon across the Anchorage bowl with gusts of 40 to 60 mph across the Anchorage Hillside. Winds will then shift more south-southwest but remain gusty in the 25 to 40 mph range from this evening through Friday afternoon or evening. People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of power outages. Use caution if you must drive, especially if in a high profile vehicle. For more information from the National Weather Service visit https://weather.gov/afc $$