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Flood Watch
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
401 PM AKDT Wed May 8 2024

.Colder temperatures and cloudy conditions will limit warming in the
Kuskokwim Delta through the next few days.

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Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Nunivak Island and Bethel
401 PM AKDT Wed May 8 2024

...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.

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

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of low lying and flood prone areas along the
  Kuskokwim River near Napaskiak, Napakiak, and Oscarville is
  possible. Residents should be prepared for high water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - As of Wednesday afternoon river-watch reconnaissance shows
    the Kuskokwim River breakup front is downriver from Bethel. A
    significant amount of water is behind the front. If an ice
    jam forms, flooding 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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CJ