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.
Thousands Without Power in Alaska After Hurricane-Force Winds Hit
At the height of the storm, 17,500 Alaska residents were without power, according Chugach Electric Association.
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.
Hurricane-force winds cause widespread damage in Alaska's largest city
Just north of the city, a 107-mph (172-kph) gust was recorded in Arctic Valley, and within the city a 75-mph (121-kph) gust was recorded. Hurricane-force winds start at 74 mph (119 kph). A large low-pressure system in the Bering Sea brought the high winds,
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).
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.
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