{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.97c2a0a602f106aeb816a81b5f2d7bc8670d77c2.003.1","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%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.97c2a0a602f106aeb816a81b5f2d7bc8670d77c2.003.1","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":158,"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:** West Prince William Sound & Whittier; Cordova\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 gusty winds will develop late Saturday in response\nto a storm system moving northward through the Gulf of Alaska.\nStrong, gusty winds are expected to move into Prince William Sound\nand along the northern Gulf Coast by late Saturday afternoon with\nstrong winds lingering through Sunday. The strongest winds will\nremain over the northern Gulf waters but gusty winds are expected\nto work into the immediate coastal areas, including Cordova. Gusty\nwinds are also anticipated along Passage Canal and Whittier.\n\n** Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle,\nor if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted\nobjects.\n\nExpected wind gusts Saturday afternoon through Sunday:\n\nSustained winds of 15 to 25 mph\nGusts of 30 to 45 mph"}