* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 30 to 45 mph
expected. Strongest winds in south to west Anchorage (along
Turnagain Arm).

* WHERE...Lower elevations of Anchorage and Eagle River.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to noon AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. The combination of saturated soils and
wind could also lead to downed trees, especially already damaged
or diseased trees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds will be late Wednesday
night through early Thursday morning, approximately between 3am
and 9am.

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

Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 40 mph with gusts of 50 to 65 mph
expected.

* WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to noon AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few
power outages may result. The combination of saturated soils and
wind could also lead to downed trees, especially already damaged
or diseased trees.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be two rounds of strong and gusty
winds. The first round will occur Tuesday afternoon through
evening followed by a lull in winds late Tuesday night through
Wednesday afternoon. The second round of strong winds will be
Wednesday night through Thursday morning.

Rain will accompany both rounds of wind. Rain intensity looks
particularly heavy late Wednesday night through early Thursday
morning, which could lead to downed trees due to saturated soils.

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

Secure outdoor objects.

* 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.

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

Secure outdoor objects.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...The following areas, Western Kenai Peninsula.  This
includes the cities of Homer, Anchor Point, Ninilchik, Clam Gulch,
Kenai, Soldotna, Sterling, And Nikiski.

* WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas. Water levels for the Kenai and
Anchor Rivers remain elevated from the previous rain event and
will likely rise again during this next rain event.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain is expected to develop south to north across the western
Kenai Peninsula by late Tuesday morning and continue through
early Wednesday morning before tapering off. 0.75" to 1.25"
of rain is likely (70-80%) with this system with a low chance
(20%) for amounts greater than 1.25" around Anchor Point and
the Homer Bluffs. The highest rainfall amounts are expected
from Ninilchik south to Homer. For the Kenai area, rainfall
amounts around 0.4" to 0.7" are likely (70-80%).

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

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

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