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Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 4 at 10:07PM AKDT until May 5 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...The Central and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, Central Arctic Plains and Romanzof Mountains. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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Area
Central Beaufort Sea Coast; Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast; Central Arctic Plains; Romanzof Mountains

Winter Weather Advisory

Winter Weather Advisory issued May 4 at 10:07PM AKDT until May 5 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Central Brooks Range. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

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Area
Central Brooks Range

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued May 4 at 6:48PM AKDT until May 5 at 6:45PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected. * WHERE...the Kuskokwim River near Tuluksak. * WHEN...Until 645 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 640 PM AKDT, an ice jam is located just downstream of Tuluksak on the Kuskokwim River. Water is starting to come over the banks into the village. Water levels have risen more than 6 feet in the past 2 hours. Water will continue to rise as long as the ice jam holds, leading to flooding in Tuluksak. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River, stay alert and be prepared to take action.

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Area
Kuskokwim Delta

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 4 at 3:51PM AKDT until May 7 at 11:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible. * WHERE...Circle * WHEN...From midnight AKDT tonight through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...As of midday Saturday, the Yukon River breakup front is 50 miles upstream of Circle, near Coal Creek. There is a 20 mile run of dense ice above the breakup front. Residents of Circle should be aware that the breakup front is approaching. If the breakup front doesn't stall, it will likely reach Circle early Sunday morning. Water levels in Eagle during breakup were within bank, so the ingredients for a major or catastrophic flood like last year are not present. However as the breakup front moves downstream, it is likely that small jams may form and release, leading to fluctuating water levels and potential minor or moderate flooding. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc - If you live near or along the Yukon River stay alert and be prepared to take action.

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Area
Yukon Flats

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 4 at 12:53PM AKDT until May 7 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible near Kwethluk. * WHERE...The following area, Kwethluk * WHEN...From 4 PM AKDT this afternoon through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS... As of Saturday, an ice jam has been in place and is impounding water at Kalskag. When this jam breaks, a pulse of water will flow downstream. Potential ice jams and associated high water may cause minor or moderate flooding in Kwethluk as the ice front moves past the village. Generally, water levels have been near normal this breakup season. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Ice jam flooding has high uncertainty. Impacts could range between localized high water and severe flooding. Now is the time to take precautions. Where possible, move items to higher ground and prepare your community for possible flooding. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River stay alert and be prepared to take action.

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Area
Kuskokwim Delta

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory issued May 4 at 10:46AM AKDT until May 7 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Moose Creek, Trooper Creek and other small streams in Glennallen. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Snowmelt flooding will continue to inundate the areas along the Glenn Highway. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 10:40 AM Saturday morning: Water flow from Moose Creek and Trooper Creek could impact travel on the Glenn Highway. Flooding was ongoing in Glennallen, especially along the north side of the Glenn Highway from Moose Creek to Mt Sanford Drive. - An additional quarter-inch to third-of-an-inch of rainfall is expected in Glennallen Sunday night which may increase water levels Sunday night and Monday. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along the creeks and streams in Glennallen stay alert and be prepared to take action to move property to higher ground.

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Area
Copper River Basin

Flood Watch

Flood Watch issued May 2 at 1:35PM AKDT until May 6 at 9:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Areas of flooding will be possible as snowmelt continues across the Copper River Basin, causing rapid rises on local rivers and streams through the weekend. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following area, Copper River Basin. This includes the cities of Glennallen, Eureka, Mccarthy, Paxson, And Slana. * WHEN...Through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Snowmelt flooding continues across portions of the Copper River Basin. Daytime high temperatures in the 50s, with nighttime lows above freezing at most locations, will continue to melt snow cover across the region, especially at higher elevations. The will cause local rivers and streams to rise and areas of flooding will be possible. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

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Area
Copper River Basin
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