Flood Watch issued June 12 at 10:53AM AKDT until June 17 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...Including the following areas, rivers and creeks draining the Brooks Range including areas around the Central Arctic Plains, Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, and Western Arctic Plains. This includes the Colville, Kuparuk, Sag, and Canning Rivers. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Tuesday 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... -
Special Weather Statement issued June 13 at 5:41AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
A strong storm system lifts from the North Pacific into the Bering Sea Friday morning tracking to the west of the Pribilof Islands late Friday afternoon into the evening. Strong southeast winds will continue to increase along the southern Alaska Peninsula tonight; especially through Cold Bay. Strongest wind gusts, up to 65 mph, will occur between late Friday morning through early Friday evening. Confidence is low for wind gusts to reach 75 mph or greater. Winds will begin to diminish overnight into Saturday morning.
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 3:31AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Continued southerly, onshore flow into the Kuskokwim Delta coast is expected. Winds increase today, peaking by Friday evening with gusts to 40 mph. This continued push of wind is expected to amplify the tidal cycle, potentially pushing water levels higher than the normal highest tide line. Coastal erosion and flooding of low lying areas is possible. Wind speeds are expected to weaken and shift easterly by late this weekend. We will continue to monitor the forecast as the storm develops. Coastal residents should stay alert, and take appropriate action to prepare for potential water rises.
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 2:34PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
High pressure builds across the Interior this week as we experience a dramatic shift in the pattern. Temperatures in Interior valleys warm rapidly through the week above seasonal normals by late week. By this weekend, 80 degree readings are expected by Sat and may continue into next week. For reference, the average daily high for Fairbanks is 71 degrees. For more information, please visit our website at www.weather.gov/afg
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 12:51PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Continued southerly, onshore flow into the Kuskokwim Delta coast is expected. Winds increase Thursday, peaking by Friday evening with gusts to 40 mph. This continued push of wind is expected to amplify the tidal cycle, potentially pushing water levels higher than the normal highest tide line. Coastal erosion and flooding of low lying areas is possible. Wind speeds are expected to weaken and shift easterly by late this weekend. We will continue to monitor the forecast as the storm develops. Coastal residents should stay alert, and take appropriate action to prepare for potential water rises.
Flood Watch issued June 11 at 11:03AM AKDT until June 17 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is possible. * WHERE...Including the following areas, rivers and creeks draining the Brooks Range including areas around the Central Arctic Plains, Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, and Western Arctic Plains. This includes the Colville, Kuparuk, Sag, and Canning Rivers. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Tuesday 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... - Flooding is
Special Weather Statement issued June 10 at 1:01PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
High pressure builds across the Interior this week as we experience a dramatic shift in the pattern. Temperatures in Interior valleys warm rapidly through the week with highs rising to seasonal norms by Wednesday, and above seasonal norms by late week. By this weekend, 80 degree readings are expected by Sun and may continue into next week. For reference, the average daily high for Fairbanks is 71 degrees. For more information, please visit our website at www.weather.gov/afg
Small Craft Advisory issued June 10 at 8:57PM AKDT until June 12 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
COASTAL WATERS FORECAST FOR SOUTHWEST ALASKA+BRISTOL BAY+THE ALASKA PENINSULA WATERS AND THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS UP TO 100 NM OUT. WIND FORECASTS REFLECT THE PREDOMINANT SPEED AND DIRECTION EXPECTED. SEA FORECASTS REPRESENT AN AVERAGE OF THE HIGHEST ONE-THIRD OF THE COMBINED WIND WAVE AND SWELL HEIGHT. .TONIGHT...S WIND 20 KT. SEAS 7 FT. .WED...S WIND 25 KT. SEAS 7 FT. .WED NIGHT...S WIND 25 KT. SEAS 7 FT. .THU...SE WIND 30 KT. SEAS 8 FT. .THU NIGHT...SE WIND 20 KT. SEAS 8 FT. .FRI THROUGH SAT...W WIND 25 KT. SEAS 7 FT. .SUN...W WIND 30 KT. SEAS 8 FT.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 10 at 8:57PM AKDT until June 11 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
COASTAL WATERS FORECAST FOR SOUTHWEST ALASKA+BRISTOL BAY+THE ALASKA PENINSULA WATERS AND THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS UP TO 100 NM OUT. WIND FORECASTS REFLECT THE PREDOMINANT SPEED AND DIRECTION EXPECTED. SEA FORECASTS REPRESENT AN AVERAGE OF THE HIGHEST ONE-THIRD OF THE COMBINED WIND WAVE AND SWELL HEIGHT. .TONIGHT...S WIND 25 KT. SEAS 7 FT. .WED...S WIND 25 KT. SEAS 7 FT. .WED NIGHT...S WIND 20 KT. SEAS 7 FT. .THU...S WIND 20 KT. SEAS 6 FT. .THU NIGHT...W WIND 15 KT. SEAS 4 FT. .FRI...W WIND 15 KT. SEAS 4 FT. .SAT...W WIND 25 KT. SEAS 5 FT. .SUN...SW WIND 30 KT.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 10 at 8:57PM AKDT until June 11 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
COASTAL WATERS FORECAST FOR SOUTHWEST ALASKA+BRISTOL BAY+THE ALASKA PENINSULA WATERS AND THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS UP TO 100 NM OUT. WIND FORECASTS REFLECT THE PREDOMINANT SPEED AND DIRECTION EXPECTED. SEA FORECASTS REPRESENT AN AVERAGE OF THE HIGHEST ONE-THIRD OF THE COMBINED WIND WAVE AND SWELL HEIGHT. .TONIGHT...S WIND 20 KT. SEAS 8 FT. .WED...S WIND 20 KT. SEAS 7 FT. .WED NIGHT...S WIND 25 KT. SEAS 7 FT. RAIN. .THU AND THU NIGHT...SE WIND 30 KT. SEAS 9 FT. .FRI...SE WIND 35 KT. SEAS 9 FT. .SAT...SW WIND 25 KT. SEAS 9 FT. .SUN...NW WIND 30 KT. SEAS 6 FT.