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National Weather Service updates criteria for cold weather advisories in Alaska
NWS Alaska meteorologist Tim Markle said the warnings are designed to let community members know when the cold weather presents a risk to the community. However, the old system set wind chill warnings and advisories, which were statewide in scope, and only kicked in when there was a wind chill.
The Independent9d
Fencing, roof of Anchorage pedestrian bridge fall in strong wind, closing highway
The side fencing and roof of a pedestrian bridge fell in strong wind early Sunday, closing the main highway south of Anchorage ... according to the National Weather Service.
Anchorage, Alaska, Sees Warmer-Than-Average Temperatures
As Anchorage navigates through a warmer-than-usual winter, meteorologists predict a continuation of the milder temperatures.
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High winds forecast for Anchorage’s upper elevations, plus heavy snow at Turnagain Pass
The weather service warned of 30 to 45 mph winds, with gusts up to 80 mph, for higher elevations around Anchorage and Eagle River.
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New Orleans has twice the snow of this Alaska city since Dec. 1. 'We'd like our snow back'
The storm that struck New Orleans this week left the Gulf Coast city under twice as much snow as Anchorage, Alaska has received in nearly two months. "New Orleans, we'd like our snow back," the NWS Anchorage office said.
The Independent8d
Hurricane-force winds cause widespread damage in Alaska's largest city
Thousands of residents across Alaska’s largest city were ... (slightly over 4.4 degrees Celsius) — to Anchorage on Sunday, said National Weather Service meteorologist Tracen Knopp.
High winds batter Anchorage while heavy rain and snow are expected elsewhere in Southcentral Alaska
The Anchorage area is in for another round of strong winds through the weekend plus potentially heavy rain, according to the National Weather Service. The agency issued a high wind warning for Anchorage and surrounding areas that is in effect through Sunday afternoon.
New England today will feel colder than Anchorage, Alaska
Boston and the rest of New England have been dealing with well below-average temperatures, in some cases falling 20 degrees, as an expansive mass of Arctic air spreads across the eastern half of the United States. This cold surge is making our region this week feel colder than Anchorage, Alaska, which is topping out at 36 degrees.
The Associated Press on MSN8d
Hurricane-force winds cause widespread damage in Alaska's largest city
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — Thousands of residents across Alaska ... to Anchorage on Sunday, said National Weather Service meteorologist Tracen Knopp. In Anchorage, Steven Wood and his family were watching the winds blow things around the yard after ...
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Fencing, roof of Anchorage pedestrian bridge fall in strong wind, closing highway
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP ... were forecast later Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
Parts of Florida Are Colder Than Alaska
Temperatures plunged below freezing across parts of northern Florida on Wednesday, with some areas even dipping into the teens, making parts of the Sunshine State colder than Anchorage, Alaska. Millions of people are facing frigid temperatures through this week.
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Dangerous winds return to Southern California as new wildfires break out
LA Mayor Karen Bass ordered crews to shore up hillsides and install barriers to protect scorched neighborhoods from toxic ash runoff ahead of potential rain this weekend.