* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts of 60 to 75 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides, mainly above 1000 feet
elevation. Strongest gusts will likely be in the Bear Valley,
Potter Creek, and Rabbit Creek areas.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 11 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds begin increasing early this afternoon,
but the strongest winds are expected from about 6 PM this evening
through about 6 AM early tomorrow morning.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around
or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of power outages.
Use caution if you must travel.

* WHAT...Small stream and localized urban flooding caused by
excessive rainfall is possible.


* WHERE...Seward.

* WHEN...Until 415 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Excessive rainfall may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. Flooding
may occur in poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Light rainfall will gradually increase in intensity this evening
and continue through Friday morning before the rain slowly tapers
off Friday afternoon. Rainfall rates of up to a quarter of an
inch per hour are possible between 10 PM tonight and 10 AM
Friday, with a storm total between 3 and 4 inches of rain likely
with this event. Prolonged heavy rain may lead to areas of
flooding along smaller streams and creeks, in low-lying and poor
drainage areas, and ponding of water on roadways.


- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.