{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.97c2a0a602f106aeb816a81b5f2d7bc8670d77c2.002.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 5:40AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-05-16","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.97c2a0a602f106aeb816a81b5f2d7bc8670d77c2.002.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Anchorage AK"},"word_count":142,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 5:40AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Lower Matanuska Valley\n**Issued by:** NWS Anchorage AK\n**Sent:** 2026-05-16T05:40:00-08:00\n**Effective:** 2026-05-16T05:40:00-08:00\n**Expires:** 2026-05-16T18:00:00-08:00\n\n## Description\nUnseasonably strong winds will develop Saturday in response to a\nstorm system moving northward through the Gulf of Alaska. Strong,\ngusty winds will develop along the Knik River Valley with gusty\nwinds working into Palmer and Butte areas by Saturday afternoon.\nGusty winds could loft dust resulting in periods of blowing dust\nand reduced visibilities.\n\n** Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle,\nor if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects.\nBe prepared for reduced visibilities due to blowing dust.\n\nExpected wind gusts Saturday through Sunday morning:\n\nSustained winds of 25 to 35 mph\nGusts of 35 to 50 mph (isolated gusts to 55 mph)"}