Potential Tropical Cyclone Eight will bring tropical-storm-force winds, heavy to excessive rain, coastal flooding, and high surf to portions of the southeast United States coast today. Scattered flash and urban flooding and minor river flooding is also possible due to the heavy rainfall. Read More >
Anchorage, AK
Weather Forecast Office
Station PAFC Elevation 144 FT Mon Sep 16 13:20:02 UTC 2024 Morning Vent Factor: Temperature 52 Deg F Mixing Depth MSL 225 m Mixing Depth AGL 181.8 m Transport Wind 6.17 m/s Vent Factor 1117 Forecast for Afternoon Vent Factor: Temperature 56 Deg F Mixing Depth MSL 1350.3 m Mixing Depth AGL 1307.1 m Transport Wind 15.43 m/s Vent Factor 20171 |
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
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Anchorage, AK 99502
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