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NWS Extends Wind Advisory for Anchorage Hillside and Eagle River Through Early Monday

The National Weather Service Anchorage AK has extended a wind advisory for the Anchorage Hillside and Eagle River area through 1 AM AKDT Monday, August 17, 2026.

4 reports on this incident · first at Aug 16, 2026, 9:50 a.m. ET

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 16, 2026, 10:24 a.m. ET
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An official from the now runs longer than first issued, extending through 1 AM AKDT on Monday, August 17, 2026. The , which began at 10 AM on August 16, 2026, covers 1 zone including Indian, Upper Eagle River, and Anchorage Hillside. According to official weather records, southeast winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts between 55 and 65 mph are expected. The agency reported that The advised that winds of this strength can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, and warned motorists to use extra caution.

Earlier reports

  1. Aug 16, 2026, 10:23 a.m. ET

    National Weather Service Anchorage AK Issues Wind Advisory for Anchorage Hillside and Eagle River

    Official records from National Weather Service Anchorage AK list a Wind Advisory on August 16, 2026, for Anchorage Hillside and Eagle River. The advisory covers one zone, including the areas of Indian, Upper Eagle River, and Anchorage Hillside.

    According to official records from National Weather Service Anchorage AK, southeast winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts of 55 to 65 mph are expected. The advisory begins at 10 AM AKDT on August 16, 2026, and ends at 1 AM AKDT on Monday, August 17, 2026.

    National Weather Service Anchorage AK official records state that gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. The agency noted that winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, and advised using extra caution.

  2. Aug 16, 2026, 9:52 a.m. ET

    NWS Warns of Potential Power Outages and Blown Objects in Anchorage Area

    Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result, according to official advisory records from the National Weather Service Anchorage AK.

    The wind advisory applies to 1 zone, covering Anchorage Hillside, Eagle River, Indian, and Upper Eagle River. Southeast winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts between 55 and 65 mph are expected across the area.

    The advisory starts at 10:00 AM on August 16, 2026, and expires at 1:00 AM AKDT on August 17, 2026. The weather service warned that winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles, and advised people to use extra caution.

  3. Aug 16, 2026, 9:50 a.m. ETFirst report

    NWS Issues Wind Advisory for Anchorage Hillside and Eagle River

    The National Weather Service Anchorage AK has issued a wind advisory for the Anchorage Hillside and Eagle River areas, covering Indian, Upper Eagle River, and Anchorage Hillside. The situation remains developing following the issuance on Aug. 16, 2026.

    According to official National Weather Service records, southeast winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts 55 to 65 mph are expected. The advisory window begins at 10 a.m. on Aug. 16, 2026, and ends at 1 a.m. AKDT on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.

    Official records report that gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. The agency advised extra caution, noting that winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

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