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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
318 PM AKDT Sun May 4 2025


AKZ703-704-050700-
East Turnagain Arm-Portage-
Including the cities of Girdwood and Portage
318 PM AKDT Sun May 4 2025

...STRONG GUSTY WINDS AND PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN ACROSS EASTERN 
TURNAGAIN ARM AND PORTAGE THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

A strong frontal system is bringing gusty easterly winds and 
heavy rain across Eastern Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley this 
afternoon and will continue to do so through Monday morning. 
Expect sustained winds of 20 to 35 mph with gusts of 50 to 65 mph,
with the peak of the strongest winds likely occurring between 3 
PM and 11 PM Sunday. Portage has already recorded a peak wind gust
of 72 mph over the past hour. Steady rainfall will accompany the 
gusty winds with total rainfall amounts of 2 to 4 inches possible 
by early Monday afternoon.

Water may pond on area roads. The combination of rain and wind 
may make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. 
Motorists are urged to slow down and use caution when driving.

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