Kodiak Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 1:07PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Beginning Tuesday afternoon, a pair of systems will move into the panhandle, bringing with them windy conditions and heavy rain at times. The first system will arrive Tuesday evening with gusty winds up to 40 to 50 mph to parts of the southern panhandle and outer coast that will last most of the night. Winds increase along the coast after 4pm and spread into the inner channels through evening. Expect the winds to diminish after 3 am Wednesday. Rainfall with this sysyem will be around three quarters of an to one inch. System number two will be arriving late Wed night, and is expected to have more rain then wind. The band of rain is expected to persist through Thursday before then moving east Thursday night and weakening. The rainfall will also be aimed mostly at the northern half of the panhandle with the heaviest rainfall expected to be across the NE Gulf Coast and Glacier Bay area. Most stations have a greater than 60 percent chance of over 1 inches with a few having at least 20 percent chance of exceeding 2 inches north of Frederick Sound. River levels are still currently low from the recent dry weather last month so we are expecting some river rises across the norther panhandle, but no flooding at this time.

Flood Advisory issued May 7 at 1:02PM AKDT until May 10 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Snowmelt flooding continues in Glennallen from Moose and Trapper Creeks. Warmer days and cooler nights will keep the melt going through the next several days. * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is occurring. * WHERE...Moose Creek and Trooper Creek near Glennallen. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Water over roadways. Significant runoff may cause flooding of creeks and rivers. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1245 PM AKDT, areas of minor flooding continued in Glennallen. Local reports of rapid snowmelt with minor flooding continues, especially near Moose Creek and Trooper Creeks. Water was reported over Snowshoe Drive near Moose Creek and over Terrace Drive near Trooper Creek. Flooding continues on numerous local roads and low areas across Glennallen. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Flood Watch issued May 7 at 10:44AM AKDT until May 8 at 6:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible. * WHERE...The Yukon River near Circle * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Residents of Circle should be aware that the breakup front on the Yukon river is approaching and expected to reach Circle later today or Wednesday. No overbank flooding has been reported yet. However, as the breakup front moves downstream towards Circle it is likely that small jams will form and release, leading to rapidly changing water levels with the potential for minor or moderate flooding at Circle. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The ice jam broke 29 miles upstream of Circle this morning. Ice is currently moving freely upstream from Circle but has the possibility to reform an ice jam as the breakup front makes it way downriver to Circle. If ice remains flowing freely, the breakup front could reach Circle as early as 3PM today, 5/7. - Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc

Flood Warning issued May 7 at 7:39AM AKDT until May 9 at 12:15PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

The ice jams on the Kuskokwim River are located at the mouth of the Tuluksak River, downstream of Tuluksak at Mishevik Slough and below Akiak on the mainstem Kuskokwim River. Cold temperatures are helping keep the jams in place and slowing their movement. * WHAT...Flooding caused by ice jams are occurring and expected to continue. * WHERE...the Kuskokwim River near Tuluksak. * WHEN...Until 1215 PM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of the Kuskokwim River, Tuluksak River and Mishevik Slough and other low-lying and flood-prone locations are occurring. High water may continue to impact the water treatment facility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 723 AM AKDT, the River Watch Team reported an ice jams on the Kuskokwim River and tributaries near Tuluksak. Water is flooding one home and other homes may be impacted. Impounding water due to the ice jam will cause rapid river rises upstream. Colder temperatures may keep the ice jam in place. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River, stay alert and be prepared to take action.

Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 4:20AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Another band of rain and snow will develop over the Eastern Interior this morning and continue through the evening. This will bring 2 to 4 inches of snow to higher elevations and along the Steese Highway north of Fairbanks. For valley locations including Fairbanks mostly rain is expected but there could be a change over to snow this evening. Little to no snow accumulation expected in valley locations.

Special Weather Statement issued May 6 at 2:39PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Beginning Tuesday afternoon, a pair of systems will move into the panhandle, bringing with them windy conditions and heavy rain at times. Model guidance has come to consensus on the arrival of an initial front which will begin moving into the outer gulf coast and the southern panhandle Tuesday afternoon as it sweeps up from the South, before advancing North through the evening and overnight hours. Widespread rainfall, and gusty conditions will occur as the system moves through before onshore flow takes over on Wednesday. The onshore flow will prove to be a harbinger of another system, one which will bring between 1-3" of rain across the panhandle, with the greatest totals for the N half. There is more spread in ensemble guidance with this system, but it is looking increasingly likely to be largely focused on the northeast Gulf Coast, including the Icy Strait Corridor initially as a frontal band with an associated plume of moisture arrives on Thursday. Heavy rain is expected at times from Icy Bay down through Sitka. The band of moisture will shift eastward Thursday afternoon through Thursday night, weakening as it traverses SE AK before largely falling apart as it approaches the southern panhandle. River rises are possible for the northern half of the panhandle with this second system, but no significant flooding is anticipated.

Flood Advisory issued May 6 at 12:55PM AKDT until May 8 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kuskokwim River near Akiak. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...There is an ice jam in place downstream of Akiak. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1251 PM AKDT, ice jam flooding in Akiak continued to inundate the community. Akiak airport road and the lower village reported flooding. Water levels will continue to fluctuate and be elevated until the ice jam releases. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood - If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River stay alert and be prepared to take action.

Flood Watch issued May 6 at 12:37PM AKDT until May 10 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Flooding will be possible as an ice jam near Akiak and Tuluksak moves downstream this week. * WHERE...The following area, Kuskokwim Delta. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Flooding from ice jams may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Water may impound behind a jam which may cause flooding several miles upstream. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - 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 Kuskokwim River stay alert and be prepared to take action.

Flood Watch issued May 6 at 12:20PM AKDT until May 10 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Spring snowmelt is expanding across rivers in the Copper River Basin. Area rivers and streams can expect to see widespread rises, with minor flooding likely in low areas near rivers. * 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 Friday morning. * 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 continues in the Copper River Basin, with locations such as Moose and Trooper Creeks at Glennallen continuing to see continued flooding. Flood will be possible as snowpack in the Copper River Basin continues to melt during the week. Additional rainfall in the basin could enhance high water impacts in the basin. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood