High Wind Watch

• Statement as of 4:17 PM AKST on November 22, 2009

  
  ... High wind watch now in effect from Monday morning through
  Monday evening for Turnagain Arm and higher elevations...
  
  The high wind watch is now in effect from Monday morning through
  Monday evening for Turnagain Arm and higher elevations.
  
  A strong weather system moving toward the tip of the Kenai
  Peninsula will bring potentially dangerous winds to western
  portions of Turnagain Arm and higher elevation beginning Monday
  morning and continuing through Monday evening. East wind will
  increase to 40 to 65 mph by mid morning with possible gusts to 80
  mph persisting until late afternoon. Winds are expected to
  diminish Monday evening.
  
  Precautionary/preparedness actions...
  
  A high wind watch means there is the potential for a hazardous
  high wind event. People are encouraged to closely monitor this
  weather situation. Preparation for this potentially dangerous
  weather event should begin now.