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Anchorage, AK
Joined August 2012
Gusty gap winds make a return to Southcentral Monday through the middle of next week. If you're fishing or will be out on the water here is a look at the current winds and wave heights forecast. #akwx
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Strong southwesterly winds are expected in Bristol Bay from Wednesday afternoon through Wednesday night. Winds will range from 20 to 30 mph, with wave heights of 3 to 5 feet. The strongest winds are anticipated late Wednesday afternoon into early evening. #akwx
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A North Pacific low brings rain to SW and SC Alaska through midweek. Heaviest rain (up to 1+ inch) is expected for the Northern Alaska Peninsula and Bristol Bay. A fast-moving front will bring rain to Kodiak Island and E. Kenai Peninsula Tue night through Wed afternoon. #AKwx
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The past month has been unusually dry across Southcentral and Interior SW Alaska, with many areas seeing just 25% or less of normal rainfall. Meanwhile, parts of coastal SW saw above-average rain. A shift in the upcoming weather pattern could bring more active weather. #akwx
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Showers and isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon through this evening across the Talkeetna Mountains and in the western and northern portions of the Copper River Basin. Head over to for more info! #akwx
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Cloudy skies, cooler temperatures, and a chance for rain returns to Southcentral to begin the workweek. Southerly flow promotes widespread light rain showers across the area Monday into Tuesday. #akwx
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Tightening pressure gradients will produce strong southeasterly gap winds today through tonight. See the graphic and head to for more details! #akwx
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Heads up mariners! Unseasonably strong winds will push across the Northern Gulf of Alaska on Thursday. Expect high end gale-force sustained winds with gusts up to 50 knots. Winds will die down overnight Thursday as the front pushes onshore.#akwx
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We are currently tracking thunderstorms moving through the Lower Yukon region. Storm motion suggests these cells may track into the Kuskokwim Valley and Kuskokwim Delta this afternoon. #akwx
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An active weather pattern is set to return to Southcentral Alaska. Expect cooler temperatures, increased cloud cover, and periods of rain for the remainder of the week. Head over to for more info! #akwx
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