Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: Bethel AK

Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1255 PM AKDT Mon May 6 2024

AKZ155-082000-
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/00000.N.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kuskokwim Delta AK-
1255 PM AKDT Mon May 6 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM ON THE KUSKOKWIM RIVER REMAINS IN
EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim River near Akiak.

* WHEN...Until noon AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...There is an ice jam in place downstream of Akiak.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1251 PM AKDT, ice jam flooding in Akiak continued to
    inundate the community.  Akiak airport road and the lower
    village reported flooding. Water levels will continue to
    fluctuate and be elevated until the ice jam releases.

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

  - If you live near or along the Kuskokwim River stay alert and be
  prepared to take action.

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LAT...LON 6093 16140 6085 16114 6101 16093 6110 16121
      6109 16121 6109 16122


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Baker




Flood Advisory

Flood Advisory
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1247 PM AKDT Mon May 6 2024

AKZ155-081945-
/O.EXT.PAFC.FA.Y.0005.000000T0000Z-240508T1945Z/
/00000.N.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kuskokwim Delta AK-
1247 PM AKDT Mon May 6 2024

...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1145 AM AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues.

* WHERE...the Kuskokwim River near Tuluksak.

* WHEN...Until 1145 AM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
  Water over roadways and surrounding homes in Tuluksak.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 1239 PM AKDT, Riverwatch Team reported an ice jam on the
    Kuskokwim River near Tuluksak. Impounding water due to the
    ice jam will cause rapid river rises upstream.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

  - If you live near or along Kuskokwim River stay alert and be
  prepared 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.

Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can become
unstable and unsafe.

&&

LAT...LON 6122 16099 6112 16074 6105 16087 6101 16092
      6107 16108 6110 16121 6114 16114 6117 16107


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Baker




Flood Watch

Flood Watch
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1237 PM AKDT Mon May 6 2024

AKZ155-102000-
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/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Kuskokwim Delta-
Including the cities of Nunivak Island and Bethel
1237 PM AKDT Mon May 6 2024

...FLOOD WATCH ON THE KUSKOKWIM RIVER FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Flooding will be possible as an ice jam near Akiak and
  Tuluksak moves downstream this week.

* WHERE...The following area, Kuskokwim Delta.

* WHEN...Through Friday morning.

* IMPACTS...Flooding from ice jams may result in flooding of rivers,
  creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
  Water may impound behind a jam which may cause flooding several
  miles upstream.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - Now is the time to take precautions. Where possible, move
    items to higher ground and prepare your community for
    possible flooding.

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

  - If you live near or along Kuskokwim River stay alert and be
  prepared 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