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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1254 PM AKDT Wed May 8 2024

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Yukon Flats-
Including the cities of The Steese Highway north of MP 124,
Circle, Central, Stevens Village, Fort Yukon, Venetie, and Beaver
1254 PM AKDT Wed May 8 2024

...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is possible.

* WHERE...The Yukon River near Circle

* WHEN...Through Thursday 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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you live near or along the Yukon River near Circle stay alert and
be prepared to take action. Move vehicles and other valuables to
higher ground now.

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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MT