Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK

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In effect from Thursday 07/23 1:00 AM AKDT – Thursday 07/23 4:00 PM AKDT

Issued by NWS Anchorage AK

What

South to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 50 mph expected.

Where

Western Kenai Peninsula along and near Cook Inlet.

When

From 1 AM to 4 PM AKDT Thursday.

Impacts

Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. Dipnetters and other recreational activities along Cook Inlet beaches will be impacted by high winds and rough seas, with 8 to 12 foot waves coming off of Cook Inlet.

Additional Details

The strongest winds will occur Thursday morning between around 7am and Noon. Cook Inlet beaches, especially from the Kenai River to Nikiski will see the highest wind gusts.

What to Do

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Secure outdoor objects.


Areas Impacted

  • SW Kenai Peninsula
  • NW Kenai Peninsula

Briefings

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From the Forecaster

Southcentral Wind and Rain Continues

Created by the NWS Anchorage WFO

Heads up Southcentral! The next few days will see gusty winds and continued rainfall across the region. An uptick in winds is forecast on Tuesday with gustier winds Wednesday into Thursday. Marine areas will see the strongest winds from Cook Inlet down into the Shelikof Strait.

Two images sit next to each other horizontally. The left image shows the peak winds that will be observed across Southcentral through Thursday afternoon. The right image shows the storm total rainfall that will accumulate from Monday afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

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