####018004265#### WWAK71 PAFC 082021 NPWAER URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Anchorage AK 1121 AM AKST Mon Dec 8 2025 AKZ711-713-091500- /O.EXT.PAFC.HW.W.0015.000000T0000Z-251209T1500Z/ Lower Matanuska Valley-Sutton / Upper Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Chickaloon, Sutton, Palmer, Wasilla, and Big Lake 1121 AM AKST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...HIGH WIND WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph. Wind chill values between -10F and -20F. * WHERE...Matanuska Valley. * WHEN...Until 6 AM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause continued power outages. Travel will be difficult. Cold temperatures combined with strong winds could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northeast winds currently observed will start to diminish around sunset. Areas of blowing snow and dust with reduced visibilities are possible. Winds will reduce to 5 to 20 mph by Tuesday afternoon. Ambient temperatures will likely drop below zero by Wednesday morning, continuing through the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive. && $$ AKZ741>744-749>751-091530- /O.CON.PAFC.CW.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-251210T0100Z/ Northern Copper Valley-Western Copper Valley-Central Copper Valley-Ernestine-Southern Copper Valley-Tok Cutoff-McCarthy- Including the cities of Chitina, Nebesna, Gakona, Mendeltna, Chistochina, Mentasta Lake, Paxson, Kenny Lake, Tolsona, Slana, Glennallen, McCarthy, 46 Mile, Nelchina, Tonsina, and Copper Center 1121 AM AKST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...COLD WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 40 to 50 below. * WHERE...Copper River Basin.01 * WHEN...Until 4 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 50 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 5 minutes. Frostbite and hypothermia are likely if exposed to these temperatures. Very cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a long duration cold outbreak, with overnight low temperatures below -20F through the end of the week. Breezy conditions will make it feel much colder than the ambient air temperature, with wind chills dropping to as low as -50F. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use caution while outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. Be sure to have an emergency kit in your car and appropriate cold weather clothing and blankets in case your car breaks down. && $$ AKZ701-723-082200- /O.CON.PAFC.WI.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-251208T2200Z/ Anchorage-NW Kenai Peninsula- Including the cities of Sterling, Anchorage, Kenai, Eagle River, Nikiski, Soldotna, and Eklutna 1121 AM AKST Mon Dec 8 2025 ...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. Wind chill values falling to between -5 and -15F this morning. * WHERE...Anchorage and NW Kenai Peninsula. The strongest winds expected along Knik Arm from Birchwood southwest, across North and West Anchorage, and along the coast of the northern Cook Inlet, including Kenai and Nikiski. * WHEN...Until 1 PM AKST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong northerly winds will continue through Monday morning. Areas of blowing snow with reduced visibilities are possible. Elevated gusty winds will gradually diminish through this evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. && $$ JAR