Heat Advisory issued June 16 at 12:20PM AKDT until June 17 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Hot temperatures of 85 to 88 degrees. * WHERE...Central and Eastern Interior including Tanana, Fairbanks, Fort Yukon and Eagle. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses.
Flood Watch issued June 16 at 12:18PM AKDT until June 18 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Rivers and creeks draining the Brooks Range including areas around Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, and The Dalton Highway from Mp 232 To Mp 356, the Central Arctic Plains, Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, and Western Arctic Plains. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rapid snowmelt and ice jams could lead to flooding of rivers and streams across the North Slope. Access to roads, airstrips, and low-lying infrastructure may be affected. High flows could lead to bank erosion that could threaten nearby roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rivers are
Flood Warning issued June 16 at 9:46AM AKDT until June 20 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt and ice jams is expected. * WHERE...Colville near Umiat To The Mouth Of The River. * WHEN...Until 400 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...High water from rapid snow melt and recent ice jams is leading to significant flooding along the Colville River. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 939 AM AKDT, Monday morning, water levels at the USGS Colville River gage at Umiat were at 62.94 ft and still rising. This is the highest on record by over 3 ft since the gage was established in 2003. Water has now inundated portions of the Umiat airstrip and
Fire Weather Watch issued June 15 at 11:50PM AKDT until June 18 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* AFFECTED AREA...Middle Yukon Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys and Upper Kuskokwim Valley. * TIMING...From Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night. * THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE...Numerous thunderstorms. * WINDS...Northwest 10 to 15 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 30 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 40s. * IMPACTS...Rapid ignition, growth and spread of fires will be possible. Frequent lightning can promote new fire starts. Hot and dry conditions may lead to rapid spread of fires.
Red Flag Warning issued June 15 at 11:50PM AKDT until June 17 at 11:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* AFFECTED AREA...Upper Koyukuk Valley, Dalton Highway Summits, Yukon Flats and White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * TIMING...From 10 AM Monday to 11 PM AKDT Tuesday. * WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 19 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs around 85 to 90. Lows in the upper 50s. * IMPACTS...Increased fire activity. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Red Flag criteria will be met between 10 AM and 10 PM AKDT. After 10 PM Monday, temperatures will be dropping and RHs will be rising. Max RHs Monday night rise to 60 to
Heat Advisory issued June 15 at 3:07PM AKDT until June 17 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Hot temperatures of 85F to 89F expected. * WHERE...Central and Eastern Interior including Tanana, Fairbanks, Fort Yukon and Eagle. * WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hottest temperatures up to 87F to 89F will be in the Yukon Flats. The Middle and Lower Tanana Valley will be around 85F to 87F. Isolated areas up to 90F are possible especially in the Yukon Flats.
Flood Warning issued June 15 at 1:38PM AKDT until June 17 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Sagavanirktok from Milepost 305 To 356 On The Dalton Highway. * WHEN...Until 100 AM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As of noon Sunday, rapid snowmelt is causing flooding. Rapid river rises have already caused flooding of small streams, especially near Sagavanirktok. Flooding impacts will continue. - There has been an emergency closure of the Dalton Highway between MP 305 and MP 356 due to a major washout at MP 315 caused by a failed culvert as
Flood Advisory issued June 15 at 1:23PM AKDT until June 17 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt and ice jams is expected. * WHERE...Colville River from Horseshoe Bend upstream to Umiat. * WHEN...Until 400 PM AKDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low lying areas around Umiat, including areas around the airstrip. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As of noon Sunday,high water from snow melt and recent ice jams is leading to minor flooding at Umiat. As of noon Sunday, water levels at the USGS Colville River gage at Umiat were at 60.86 ft and still rising, the highest on record since the gage was established in 2003. Water is now over the road from
Flood Watch issued June 15 at 12:59PM AKDT until June 18 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Rivers and creeks draining the Brooks Range including areas around Atigun Pass, Galbraith Lake, and The Dalton Highway from Mp 232 To Mp 356, the Central Arctic Plains, Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, and Western Arctic Plains. * WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rapid snowmelt and ice jams could lead to flooding of rivers and streams across the North Slope. Access to roads, airstrips, and low-lying infrastructure may be affected. High flows could lead to bank erosion that could threaten nearby roads. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rivers are
Red Flag Warning issued June 15 at 12:40AM AKDT until June 16 at 11:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* AFFECTED AREA...Dalton Highway Summits, Yukon Flats and White Mountains and High Terrain South of the Yukon River. * TIMING...From 10 AM to 11 PM AKDT Monday. * WINDS...East 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. * HUMIDITY...As low as 18 percent. * TEMPERATURES...Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 50s and low 60s. * IMPACTS...Increased fire activity.