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URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1118 AM AKDT Thu May 9 2024

.Ice jam flooding continues on the Kuskokwim River.

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Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Bethel and Nunivak Island
1118 AM AKDT Thu May 9 2024

...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM FLOODING HAS BEEN EXTENDED THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by ice jams continues to be possible.

* WHERE...The following area, Kuskokwim River near Eek, Napaskiak,
  Napakiak,  Oscarville and Tuntuliak.

* WHEN...Through Sunday morning.

* IMPACTS...The Kuskokwim River is continuing to flood from Kwethluk
  downstream to the coastal villages.  Firm ice is still in place
  below Napaskiak. Flooding of low lying and flood prone areas along
  the Kuskokwim River continues to be possible. Residents should be
  prepared for high water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - River-watch reconnaissance shows the Kuskokwim River breakup
    front impounded water extending upstream through near
    Kwethluk.  A significant amount of water is behind the front.
    Flooding from this water is likely.

  - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Now is the time to take precautions. Where possible, move items to
higher ground and prepare your community for possible flooding.
Prepare to take action.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Stay tuned to further developments on weather.gov/Anchorage or by
listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for
further information.

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.

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Baker