Anchorage, Alaska
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | City and Borough of Yakutat; Municipality of Skagway; Haines Borough and Klukwan; Glacier Bay; Eastern Chichagof Island; Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait; City and Borough of Sitka; Admiralty Island; City and Borough of Juneau; Petersburg Borough; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island; Prince of Wales Island; City and Borough of Wrangell; Ketchikan Gateway Borough; City of Hyder; Annette Island |
| Effective: | 11apeor13ap |
| Onset: | 11apeor13ap -> 12apeor0ap |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Juneau AK on 11apeor13ap |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 7:13PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK |
| Description: |
Forecast confidence is increasing of another wet front pushing into the panhandle by early next week. Current forecast rainfall amounts are around 2 to 4 inches for many locations Monday through Wednesday, with locally higher amounts at the upper elevations. Freezing levels will still be high, around 6000 ft, but not as high as the previous mid week system. Due to this heavy rainfall and elevated snow levels, in combination with already saturated soils from previous rainfall, rises in area rivers and streams are expected. Stay tuned for updates on this next system through the weekend or visit weather.gov/juneau. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Kodiak Island Southwest |
| Effective: | 11apeor15ap |
| Onset: | 11apeor15ap -> 12apeor0ap |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Anchorage AK on 11apeor15ap |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued September 11 at 4:15PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK |
| Description: |
Strong northwesterly winds up to 40 mph have developed across Shelikof Strait. These winds are resuspending ash from the 1912 Katmai-Novarupta eruption. Communities on southern Kodiak Island, including Karluk and Larsen Bay, may observe reduced visibility through Friday morning as a result of the ash. Those with respiratory ailments in these areas are encouraged to avoid or reduce outdoor activity to avoid inhaling the ash through late this evening. The winds will diminish Sunday morning, which should allow the ash to settle out of the atmosphere. |
| Alert: | Winter Weather Advisory |
| Area(s): | Northern Denali Borough; Southern Denali Borough |
| Effective: | 11apeor2ap -> 13aaeor0aa |
| Onset: | 12aaeor0aa -> 12aaeor15aa |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Fairbanks AK on 11apeor2ap |
| Headline: | Winter Weather Advisory issued September 11 at 2:02PM AKDT until September 13 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE...Denali Borough. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will struggle to accumulate during the day, as it will melt on contact initially. Most accumulations will come tonight and Friday night. There is the potential for a refreeze of snowmelt Friday night and Saturday night. |
| Alert: | Flood Advisory |
| Area(s): | Western Susitna Valley; Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley |
| Effective: | 10apeor6ap -> 13apeor0ap |
| Onset: | 10apeor52ap -> 13apeor0ap |
| Severity: | Minor |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Anchorage AK on 10apeor6ap |
| Headline: | Flood Advisory issued September 10 at 4:06PM AKDT until September 13 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...the Yentna River near Lake Creek. * WHEN...Until 1000 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...At 20.5 feet, water begins to inundate several low-lying cabins. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 252 PM AKDT, the YLKA2 river gauge indicated rises in water levels from heavy rain across the advisory area. Water levels at the Yentna River near Lake Creek are near bankfull. Minor flooding in low lying areas is expected to begin late Thursday evening. - At 1:00 PM AKDT, Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. The river level is at Action Stage and is expected to reach Minor Flood stage at 10 PM AKDT Thursday. Forecast: A crest around 20.8 feet is expected late Friday morning with an estimated crest time at 10 AM AKDT Friday. The river will then begin to fall and is expected to go below flood stage by Saturday morning. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood |