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Official Twitter account for the National Weather Service Anchorage. Details: https://t.co/pZTCFSLB54 #AKwx #Alaska #AK #Anchorage

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NWS Anchorage
11 hours
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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NWS Anchorage
1 day
Chances for rain continue across Southcentral through mid week. The best chances will be Sun PM into Mon AM and Tue PM through Wed.
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NWS Anchorage
2 days
There is uncertainty regarding rainfall in the Kenai Peninsula, Mat-Su Valley, and Anchorage on the weekend. Sunday will see the greatest chances for rainfall. Monitor the forecast for updates.
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NWS Anchorage
3 days
3 day outlook for various cities in Southwest Alaska. Widespread rainfall is expected for the weekend in Southwest Alaska as an active pattern sets up.
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NWS Anchorage
3 days
3 day outlook for various locations in Southcentral Alaska. Southcentral will see some rainfall on Friday which transitions into a mix of sun and clouds over the weekend.
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NWS Anchorage
4 days
The Tsunami Advisory is canceled. Some areas may see small sea level changes from Kennedy Entrance to Unimak Pass.
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NWS Anchorage
4 days
A Tsunami Advisory has been issued for the Alaska Peninsula areas from the Kennedy Entrance to Unimak Pass. Cities included are Cold Bay, Sand Point, and Kodiak. We can say with reasonable confidence that the Kenai Peninsula Borough locations will not see impacts.
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NWS Anchorage
4 days
A Tsunami Warning has been issued for the Alaska Peninsula areas from the Kennedy Entrance to Unimak Pass. Cities included are Cold Bay, Sand Point, and Kodiak. We can say with reasonable confidence that the Kenai Peninsula Borough locations will not see impacts.
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NWS Anchorage
5 days
A frontal system brings rainfall to Southcentral through this evening. The greatest amount of rainfall will be seen in the Kenai Peninsula. Anchorage and the Mat-Su Valley will remain mostly dry.
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NWS Anchorage
5 days
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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NWS Anchorage
5 days
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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NWS Anchorage
6 days
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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NWS Anchorage
7 days
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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NWS Anchorage
8 days
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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NWS Anchorage
9 days
A mixture of sun and clouds are expected over the weekend. Showers will diminish over the Copper Basin early Sunday but some may develop over the Talkeetnas and Chugach each afternoon. Seasonal temperatures are expected with some sea breezes on coastal areas.
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NWS Anchorage
9 days
Warm, but seasonable temperatures are expected across Southwest Alaska and the Bering Sea this weekend. There's a chance for isolated thunderstorms around the Kuskokwim River and Delta, as well as near the western Alaska Range. Fog and low stratus will persist over the Bering.
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NWS Anchorage
11 days
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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NWS Anchorage
13 days
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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NWS Anchorage
13 days
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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NWS Anchorage
14 days
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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