Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms appear possible across portions of the Southeast and Carolinas on Saturday where a Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) has been issued. A Slight Risk Excessive Rainfall Outlook (Level 2 of 4) has been issued for part of the northern Gulf Coast Saturday due to the threat of flash, urban, and riverine flooding. Read More >
Anchorage, AK
Weather Forecast Office
Station PAFC Elevation 144 FT Sat May 18 13:20:03 UTC 2024 Morning Vent Factor: Temperature 43 Deg F Mixing Depth MSL 38.1 m Mixing Depth AGL 0 m Transport Wind 1.54 m/s Vent Factor 0 Forecast for Afternoon Vent Factor: Temperature 56 Deg F Mixing Depth MSL 1944 m Mixing Depth AGL 1900.8 m Transport Wind 2.57 m/s Vent Factor 4887 |
Vent Factor is considered a measure of the volume rate of horizontal transport of air within the mixing layer, per unit distance, normal to the wind. Units are measured in square meters per second or knot-feet. |
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Anchorage, AK
6930 Sand Lake Road
Anchorage, AK 99502
907-266-5105
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