4 products issued by NWS for: 5 Miles E Lucky Shot Landing AK
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1256 PM AKST Sat Jan 25 2025
AKZ102-103-112-121-126-132-135-145-171-271800-
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Anchorage-East Turnagain Arm-Matanuska Valley-Western Kenai
Peninsula-Western Prince William Sound-Northeast Prince William
Sound-Southeast Prince William Sound-Susitna Valley-Kodiak Island-
Including the cities of Moose Pass, Willow, Seward, Soldotna,
Cooper Landing, Cordova, Wasilla, Homer, Thompson Pass, Eagle
River, Girdwood, Chickaloon, Talkeetna, Sutton, Whittier, Palmer,
Portage, Indian, Eklutna, Kenai, Anchorage, Valdez, and Kodiak
City
1256 PM AKST Sat Jan 25 2025
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Anchorage, East Turnagain Arm, Kodiak
Island, Matanuska Valley, Northeast Prince William Sound,
Southeast Prince William Sound, Susitna Valley, Western Kenai
Peninsula and Western Prince William Sound. This includes the
cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Indian, Eklutna, Girdwood,
Portage, Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, Chickaloon, Kenai, Soldotna,
Homer, Cooper Landing, Whittier, Seward, Moose Pass, Valdez,
Thompson Pass, Cordova, Talkeetna, Willow, and portions of Kodiak
Island and areas around Chignik.
* WHEN...Through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Widespread periods of heavy rain are expected to continue
over Southcentral through Monday morning.
- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- If you live near or along a southern coastal region stay alert
and be prepared to take action.
- Storm drains should be kept clear of debris as much as possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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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Avalanche Warning
AKZ112-261615- Special Avalanche Bulletin Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center relayed by the National Weather Service Anchorage AK 847 AM AKST Sat Jan 25 2025 The following message is transmitted at the request of the Hatcher Pass Avalanche Center. ...THE HATCHER PASS AVALANCHE CENTER HAS ISSUED AN AVALANCHE WARNING FOR HATCHER PASS... * WHAT...The backcountry avalanche danger is HIGH. Very dangerous avalanche conditions exist. * WHERE...From Mile 10 to Independence Mine, including Gold Mint and Archangel Valley. * WHEN...In effect from Saturday 7:00 AM AKST through Sunday 7:00 AM AKST. * IMPACTS...Expect heavy dense snowfall with 6-12 inches today above 3500 feet and rain levels rising to 3000 feet. Large to very large natural widespread avalanche activity is expected. * PRECAUTIONARY / PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Travel in avalanche terrain is not recommended. Backcountry travelers should stay off of...and out from underneath slopes steeper than 30 degrees. Avalanches may run long distances. Avoid avalanche terrain. Similar avalanche danger may exist outside the coverage area of this or any avalanche center. For more information visit hpavalanche.org. $$
Special Weather Statement
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK 109 AM AKST Sat Jan 25 2025 AKZ112-260200- Matanuska Valley- Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Sutton, and Chickaloon 109 AM AKST Sat Jan 25 2025 ...STRONG WINDS FOR PARTS OF THE MATANUSKA VALLEY THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... Strong east to southeasterly winds will continue across the the Matanuska Valley through Sunday afternoon as a potent storm system moves through the region. Winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts to 60 mph are possible for the Knik River Valley and Palmer. For areas west of the Parks and Glenn Highway Interchange, including Wasilla, winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 40 mph are possible. There will likely be multiple peaks and lulls in the overall strength of the winds through Sunday, but they will largely remain gusty the entire time. $$
Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
102 PM AKST Fri Jan 24 2025
.Periods of moderate to heavy rain combined with frozen ground could
cause flooding through the weekend.
AKZ112-271800-
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Matanuska Valley AK-
102 PM AKST Fri Jan 24 2025
...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Low Lying Roadways, Urban Areas With Poor Drainage And
Along Flashy Streams.
* WHEN...Until 900 AM AKST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Moderate to heavy rainfall on frozen ground will quickly
turn to runoff and cause minor flooding in low lying areas, and in
locations with poor drainage. Rainfall will cause quick rises to
streams and could flood low roads, yards and basements.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 1256 PM AKST, rainfall was beginning to move into the
lower Matanuska Valley. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall
of up to 2.5 inches can be expected to fall on the area
through the weekend, causing rapid rises on area streams with
flooding possible along roadways, in urban areas and in areas
with poor drainage.
- Wasilla, Palmer, Houston, low areas along the Parks Highway
and the southern and western regions of Knik Arm including
Goose Bay.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Be alert for flooding along roads and from clogged storm drains.
Please heed any road closures.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
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LAT...LON 6162 14983 6173 14945 6169 14897 6154 14899
6149 14901 6146 14919 6147 14924 6148 14924
6147 14931 6150 14962 6139 14989 6126 14995
6125 15005 6132 15014
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