Thousands Without Power in Alaska

Alaska pummeled by hurricane-force winds near 130 mph as widespread damage seen in Anchorage
The largest populated city in Alaska is still recovering from the hurricane-force winds that battered homes and infrastructure on Sunday, leaving thousands without power.
Hurricane-force winds cause widespread damage in Alaska's largest city
Thousands of residents across Alaska’s largest city were still without power Monday, a day after a powerful storm brought hurricane-force winds that downed power lines, damaged trees, forced more than a dozen planes to divert,
Thousands Without Power in Alaska After Hurricane-Force Winds Hit
Thousands of residents in Anchorage, Alaska, faced widespread devastation and power outages Monday after hurricane-strength winds battered the city on Sunday. Why It Matters This latest incident comes as power outages across the United States have become a growing concern as extreme weather events increase in frequency and intensity,
Thousands in Southcentral Alaska remain without power after Sunday's wind and rain storm
A ferocious storm that pounded Southcentral Alaska with high winds and rain Sunday has left thousands still without power as utility crews grapple with unusually extensive damage to lines and poles. Anchorage schools closed Monday due to what district officials described as weather-related issues related to power outages as well as slick parking lots and building maintenance needs.
Howling winds, trees bending during Alaska wind storm
Video shows strong winds bending trees on Sunday, Jan. 12, near Anchorage, AK (Video Credit: Raven McCormac /TMX).
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Thousands of residents are still without power after hurricane-force winds exceeding 130 mph ripped through the city
Anchorage, Alaska hit by hurricane-force winds, structures damaged across city
Anchorage, Alaska was hit by hurricane-force winds on January 12, with wind speeds reaching as high as 132mph in some areas. Multiple small planes at Merrill Field Airport were flipped over, powerlines and trees came down and a pedestrian bridge partially collapsed onto a highway.
Storms take aim at western Alaska
Southcentral will see a mix for weather Thursday. Expect some light snow showers as well as sunshine going into Thursday.
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Hundreds of homes and businesses in Southcentral Alaska remain without power after wind and rain storm
All Anchorage schools were closed Monday due to storm-related problems including outages, slick parking lots and building ...
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Anchorage schools closed after day of damaging winds and rain
The school closures follow high winds Sunday that tore off roofs, toppled trees and led to widespread power outages.
As winds subside, a return to colder air settles into Alaska
A return to seasonal conditions can be expected for some, with overnight lows set to drop back below zero for the Interior ...
High winds, rain batter Anchorage area while heavy rain and snow are forecast elsewhere in Southcentral Alaska
Gusty winds with unusually warm temperatures were battering the Anchorage area on Sunday, with gusts of more than 90 mph ...
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High winds, temps cause outages, flooding in Southcentral Alaska
Gusts reached 111 mph in the Bear Valley area, with an Anchorage pedestrian bridge severely damaged early Sunday.
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High winds weaken in Fairbanks area
Winds that blew through Fairbanks over the weekend were expected to weaken Sunday night. Luckily, they weren’t as strong as ...
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Anchorage and Mat-Su schools closed as strong winds and icy roads persist
A warmer weather system moving into Southcentral Alaska was making for treacherously slick roads and expected to bring high winds to parts of Anchorage and Mat-Su through Tuesday morning.
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