Thousands Without Power in Alaska

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.
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.
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,
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 and causing significant damage.
Powerful Windstorm Causes Air Travel Chaos in Anchorage, Alaska: Widespread Destruction Downs Power Lines Leaving Thousands Without Power
Thousands of residents are still without power after hurricane-force winds exceeding 130 mph ripped through the city
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