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Flood Advisory issued May 29 at 3:12AM AKDT until May 29 at 3:45PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Ward Lake, including the Ward Lake Recreational Area. * WHEN...Until 345 PM AKDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas near Ward Lake. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 308 AM AKDT, the dam operator reported lake levels near 252.7 ft. Between 6 and 8 inches of rain has fallen over the last two days. The heavy rain has diminished but some flooding is likely still ongoing near Ward Lake. - For Lake Connell Dam: At 9:20pm the stage was 252.7 feet. Flood Stage is 252 feet. Impacts: At 251
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Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 9:17PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Near or below freezing temperatures are expected to impact much of the Southern Interior late Friday into early Saturday. Areas of frost are expected by Saturday morning. It might be best to wait until after the weekend to plant your garden or cover/protect sensitive vegetation that was already planted, since winter isn't quite over yet.
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Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 2:59PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Snowfall will continue for the Central/Brooks Range, Dalton Highway near Atigun Pass and Eastern Arctic. Light to moderate snow is expected through Thursday night with snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches expected for the Central and Eastern Brooks Range and 2 to 5 inches for the Arctic Coast from Deadhorse east. Up to an inch of snow is possible for areas west of Deadhorse to Harrison Bay. Roads may become slick and travelers should expect potential travel delays. Blowing snow is expected for Kaktovik as west winds increase on Thu night.
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Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 2:56PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

A low from Siberia will be dropping into the Northern Bering Sea on Friday. This will bring snow and southeast wind gusts of 40-45 mph Friday into Saturday. Temperatures will be around freezing but with strong wind and falling snow, visibility may drop to 1/2 mile at times, especially Friday night when the snow is heaviest and winds are strongest.
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Small Craft Advisory issued May 28 at 8:41PM AKDT until May 29 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...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .THU...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .FRI AND FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. .MON...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
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Small Craft Advisory issued May 28 at 8:41PM AKDT until May 29 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...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. .THU...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .THU NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. .FRI...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. .FRI NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. .SUN THROUGH MON...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
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Small Craft Advisory issued May 28 at 8:41PM AKDT until May 30 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...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray E of Saint Matthew Island after midnight. .THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Freezing spray E of Saint Matthew Island early. .THU NIGHT...E of Saint Matthew Island, SW wind 20 kt. W of Saint Matthew Island, SW wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt after
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Special Weather Statement issued May 28 at 4:32AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Snowfall has begun across parts of the Central/Brooks Range and into the Dalton Highway near Atigun Pass. Light snow showers are expected through Thursday night with snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches expected for the Central and Eastern Brooks Range and snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches expected for the Arctic Coast from Deadhorse east. Up to an inch of snow is possible for areas west of Deadhorse to Harrison Bay. Roads may become slick and travelers should expect potential travel delays. Blowing snow is expected for Kaktovik as west winds increase on Thu night.