Anchorage, Alaska
Regional Weather Alerts
| Alert: | Flood Warning |
| Area(s): | Middle Yukon Valley |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 6:10 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 6:10 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Fairbanks AK on 2026-05-16 @ 6:10 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Warning issued May 16 at 3:10PM AKDT until May 17 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues. * WHERE...Galena and Koyukuk. * WHEN...Until 1000 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 300 PM AKDT, public reports continued minor flooding in the region. High water and heavy ice runs along the Yukon River and Koyukuk River will result in minor flooding impacts in Galena and Koyukuk. River Watch reports the Yukon River breakup front is approaching Grayling. - The Yukon River gage at Galena is reporting 124.5 feet as of 0730 AM AKDT Saturday May 16th which is in the minor flooding category. - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc |
| Alert: | Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | Middle Yukon Valley |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 5:15 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 5:15 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Fairbanks AK on 2026-05-16 @ 5:15 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Watch issued May 16 at 2:15PM AKDT until May 17 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues to be possible. * WHERE...Middle Yukon Valley. This includes the cities of Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, and Koyukuk. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - River Watch reports the Yukon River breakup front is approaching Grayling. High water and heavy ice runs along the Yukon River may result in flooding. The Yukon River gage at Galena is reporting 124.5 feet as of 0730 AM AKDT Saturday May 16th which is in the minor flooding category. - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc |
| Alert: | Flood Watch |
| Area(s): | Northern Seward Peninsula |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 5:15 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 5:15 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Fairbanks AK on 2026-05-16 @ 5:15 pm |
| Headline: | Flood Watch issued May 16 at 2:15PM AKDT until May 17 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Buckland. * WHEN...Through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Water backing up behind the ice jam along with snowmelt in the region will result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Local reports from Buckland indicated an ice jam on the Buckland River above the community of Buckland. As of early Saturday morning water is still over some roads. In addition lakes are bankfull in the region. Because this ice jam is upriver, flood potential could become more significant when the jam releases. - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc - If you live near or along the Buckland River stay alert and be prepared to take action. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Northern Denali Borough |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 3:18 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 4:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-17 @ 1:00 am -> 2026-05-17 @ 4:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Fairbanks AK on 2026-05-16 @ 3:18 pm |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 12:18PM AKDT until May 17 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Windy Pass. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 3:18 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 3:18 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Fairbanks AK on 2026-05-16 @ 3:18 pm |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 12:18PM AKDT until May 17 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK |
| Description: |
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Delta Junction |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 3:18 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 3:18 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Fairbanks AK on 2026-05-16 @ 3:18 pm |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 12:18PM AKDT until May 17 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low relative humidity and gusty winds combined with dry fuels will lead to critical fire weather conditions, particularly Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon. |
| Alert: | Hydrologic Outlook |
| Area(s): | Dalton Highway Summits; Yukon Flats; Central Interior |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 3:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 3:00 pm |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Fairbanks AK on 2026-05-16 @ 3:00 pm |
| Headline: | Hydrologic Outlook issued May 16 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK |
| Description: |
ESFAFG ...Locations Impacted... Fort Yukon, Beaver, Stevens Village, Rampart and Tanana. High water due to snowmelt continues to make its way down the Yukon River, which will eventually encounter the breakup front which is approaching Grayling. High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. |
| Alert: | Hydrologic Outlook |
| Area(s): | Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 2:58 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 2:58 pm |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Fairbanks AK on 2026-05-16 @ 2:58 pm |
| Headline: | Hydrologic Outlook issued May 16 at 11:58AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK |
| Description: |
ESFAFG ...Locations Impacted... Lower Yukon, including Grayling, Anvik and Holy Cross. River Watch reports the Yukon River breakup front is approaching Grayling. High water and heavy ice runs along the Lower Yukon may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 1:23 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 4:15 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 4:00 pm |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Anchorage AK on 2026-05-16 @ 1:23 pm |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 10:23AM AKDT until May 17 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 65 mph expected. Isolated gusts up to 75 mph are possible. * WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and affect outdoor events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and worst conditions are expected from this evening through late Sunday morning, with a chance for isolated gusts up to 75 mph. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Lower Matanuska Valley |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 1:23 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 4:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 4:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Anchorage AK on 2026-05-16 @ 1:23 pm |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 10:23AM AKDT until May 17 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Lower Matanuska Valley, including Palmer and Wasilla. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and affect outdoor events. Strong winds may loft glacial silt from the Matanuska River and lead to periods of reduced visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase through today, with the strongest winds expected during the evening hours. |
| Alert: | Wind Advisory |
| Area(s): | Anchorage |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 1:23 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 4:00 am |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 7:00 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 4:00 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Anchorage AK on 2026-05-16 @ 1:23 pm |
| Headline: | Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 10:23AM AKDT until May 17 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK |
| Description: |
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and affect outdoor events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase through today, with the strongest winds expected during the evening hours. |
| Alert: | Red Flag Warning |
| Area(s): | Delta Junction |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 12:21 pm -> 2026-05-17 @ 7:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 1:00 pm -> 2026-05-18 @ 1:00 am |
| Severity: | Severe |
| Certainty: | Likely |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Fairbanks AK on 2026-05-16 @ 12:21 pm |
| Headline: | Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 9:21AM AKDT until May 17 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK |
| Description: |
* AFFECTED AREA...Delta Junction. * TIMING...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday. The primary threat periods will be Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon. RH values will recover overnight Saturday into Sunday. * WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent Saturday afternoon and again Sunday afternoon. RH values should recover into the 40 to 50 percent range Saturday night. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 30s. * IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected this weekend due to a combination of low relative humidity, gusty winds, and dry fuels. Any new fire starts or existing fires may spread rapidly. |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | West Prince William Sound & Whittier; Cordova |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 8:40 am -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 8:40 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Anchorage AK on 2026-05-16 @ 8:40 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 5:40AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK |
| Description: |
Unseasonably gusty winds will develop late Saturday in response to a storm system moving northward through the Gulf of Alaska. Strong, gusty winds are expected to move into Prince William Sound and along the northern Gulf Coast by late Saturday afternoon with strong winds lingering through Sunday. The strongest winds will remain over the northern Gulf waters but gusty winds are expected to work into the immediate coastal areas, including Cordova. Gusty winds are also anticipated along Passage Canal and Whittier. ** Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle, or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects. Expected wind gusts Saturday afternoon through Sunday: Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph Gusts of 30 to 45 mph |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Lower Matanuska Valley |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 8:40 am -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 8:40 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Anchorage AK on 2026-05-16 @ 8:40 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 5:40AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK |
| Description: |
Unseasonably strong winds will develop Saturday in response to a storm system moving northward through the Gulf of Alaska. Strong, gusty winds will develop along the Knik River Valley with gusty winds working into Palmer and Butte areas by Saturday afternoon. Gusty winds could loft dust resulting in periods of blowing dust and reduced visibilities. ** Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle, or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects. Be prepared for reduced visibilities due to blowing dust. Expected wind gusts Saturday through Sunday morning: Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph Gusts of 35 to 50 mph (isolated gusts to 55 mph) |
| Alert: | Special Weather Statement |
| Area(s): | Anchorage; East Turnagain Arm; Portage; Southern Kachemak Bay; SW Kenai Peninsula; NW Kenai Peninsula; Skilak Lake; Southern Kenai Mtns; Interior Kenai Peninsula; Turnagain Pass |
| Effective: | 2026-05-16 @ 8:40 am -> 2026-05-16 @ 9:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-16 @ 8:40 am |
| Severity: | Moderate |
| Certainty: | Observed |
| Urgency: | Expected |
| Issued By: | NWS Anchorage AK on 2026-05-16 @ 8:40 am |
| Headline: | Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 5:40AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK |
| Description: |
Unseasonably strong winds will develop Saturday in response to a storm system moving northward through the Gulf of Alaska. Strong, gusty winds will develop along Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley late Saturday morning with winds increasing across the Anchorage Bowl by Saturday afternoon. The strongest winds are expected along the west side of the Anchorage Bowl. Strong winds will also develop across the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula, including Homer. For interior Kenai Peninsula, gusty winds are possible along east- west roadways/valleys with lighter winds along the north-south roadways/valleys. ** Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle, or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects. Expected wind gusts Saturday through Sunday morning: Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph Gusts of 30 to 45 mph (isolated gusts to 55 mph along Turnagain Arm and Portage) |
| Alert: | Hydrologic Outlook |
| Area(s): | Dalton Highway Summits; Yukon Flats; Central Interior |
| Effective: | 2026-05-15 @ 9:58 pm -> 2026-05-16 @ 10:00 pm |
| Onset: | 2026-05-15 @ 9:58 pm |
| Severity: | Unknown |
| Certainty: | Possible |
| Urgency: | Future |
| Issued By: | NWS Fairbanks AK on 2026-05-15 @ 9:58 pm |
| Headline: | Hydrologic Outlook issued May 15 at 6:58PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK |
| Description: |
ESFAFG ...Locations Impacted... Fort Yukon, Beaver, Stevens Village, Rampart, and Tanana. High water due to snowmelt continues to make its way down the Yukon River, which will eventually encounter the breakup front which is downriver of Kaltag. High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. |