According to the National Weather Service, a high wind warning is in effect from 3 pm Friday afternoon till 4 am on Saturday for the Greater Kachemak Bay area. Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.
Strong north-to-northeast winds will quickly pick up Friday afternoon into Friday night ahead of a front lifting into the southern Kenai Peninsula, including the greater Kachemak Bay area, including Anchor Point south to Homer and Seldovia.
The strongest winds will likely affect higher elevations towards the Homer Bluff. Frequent gusts of 55 to 65 mph are expected at lower elevations near Homer and across Kachemak Bay.
Confidence for stronger winds mixing down into Seldovia is lower, but intermittent gusts up to 65 mph or higher could sometimes reach the surface and down into town.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive.
