Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
121 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
TXZ095-104>107-119-120-251900-
Hunt TX-Hopkins TX-Collin TX-Lamar TX-Rockwall TX-Delta TX-Dallas TX-
121 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR ROCKWALL...HUNT...HOPKINS...
LAMAR...DELTA...SOUTHERN COLLIN AND NORTHEASTERN DALLAS COUNTIES
UNTIL 200 PM CDT...
At 120 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Paris to near Campbell to Richardson.
Movement was southeast at 30 mph.
Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Dallas, Plano, Garland, Irving, Mesquite, Carrollton, Richardson,
Allen, Rowlett, Wylie, Coppell, Rockwall, Farmers Branch, Greenville,
Paris, Balch Springs, University Park, Sachse, Sulphur Springs and
Seagoville.
LAT...LON 3388 9554 3388 9531 3299 9531 3296 9534
3298 9594 3287 9599 3284 9594 3281 9652
3267 9652 3299 9703 3299 9685 3304 9684
3341 9586 3384 9585 3384 9577 3389 9575
3388 9570 3394 9560
TIME...MOT...LOC 1820Z 310DEG 27KT 3370 9553 3320 9597 3295 9671
$$
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Elko NV
1121 AM PDT FRI MAY 25 2018
NVZ030-251900-
Humboldt County NV-
1121 AM PDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WESTERN HUMBOLDT COUNTY UNTIL
NOON PDT...
At 1117 AM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a line of strong
thunderstorms 23 miles northeast of Gerlach, moving north at 30 mph.
Brief heavy rainfall is expected along with wind gusts 40 to 50 mph
with these storm.
Locations impacted include...
Kings River Valley, Leonard Creek Ranch, Denio, Dufferena, Denio
Summit, Summit Lake, Sage Hen Summit and Onion Reservoir.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 4199 11819 4086 11800 4086 11879 4096 11881
4096 11933 4123 11933 4129 11930 4199 11932
TIME...MOT...LOC 1817Z 178DEG 27KT 4095 11915
$$
LIW
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
121 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
MSZ018-251845-
Bolivar MS-
121 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN BOLIVAR COUNTY
UNTIL 145 PM CDT...
At 121 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Shelby, moving southeast at 10 mph.
Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Shelby around 135 PM CDT.
Mound Bayou and Renova around 145 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this storm include Winstonville, Pace and
Merigold.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3378 9096 3399 9087 3398 9067 3376 9068
TIME...MOT...LOC 1821Z 298DEG 7KT 3388 9085
$$
CME
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
218 PM EDT FRI MAY 25 2018
MIZ012-013-251900-
Delta MI-Menominee MI-
218 PM EDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR WEST CENTRAL DELTA AND
NORTHEASTERN MENOMINEE COUNTIES UNTIL 300 PM EDT/200 PM CDT/...
At 218 PM EDT/118 PM CDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm near Hermansville, or 21 miles east of Iron Mountain,
moving northeast at 25 mph.
Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Powers, Hermansville, La Branche, Spalding, Whitney, Cornell, St.
Nicholas, Schaeffer and Cunard.
LAT...LON 4565 8766 4578 8771 4589 8770 4590 8762
4594 8761 4599 8747 4598 8725 4604 8724
4582 8707
TIME...MOT...LOC 1818Z 241DEG 22KT 4577 8762
$$
JV
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
116 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
ARZ044-251900-
Pulaski AR-
116 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL PULASKI COUNTY UNTIL
200 PM CDT...
At 115 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
McAlmont, or over Sherwood, moving east at 5 mph.
Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with this
storm.
Locations impacted include...
North Little Rock... Sherwood...
Jacksonville... McAlmont...
Protho Junction... Gravel Ridge...
Galloway...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3479 9223 3485 9222 3486 9218 3486 9210
3474 9213
TIME...MOT...LOC 1815Z 269DEG 6KT 3482 9218
$$
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
114 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
MSZ060-251900-
Adams MS-
114 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT CENTRAL ADAMS COUNTY UNTIL 200
PM CDT...
At 114 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Sibley, or near Natchez. This storm was nearly stationary.
Nickel size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Kingston and Sibley around 200 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
&&
LAT...LON 3146 9152 3153 9152 3154 9144 3157 9141
3160 9141 3160 9142 3162 9137 3138 9118
3137 9122 3137 9124 3136 9126 3137 9127
3136 9128 3136 9131 3134 9135 3134 9136
3132 9140
TIME...MOT...LOC 1814Z 328DEG 3KT 3145 9136
$$
TW
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Little Rock AR
111 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
ARZ043-044-251845-
Pulaski AR-Saline AR-
111 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EAST CENTRAL SALINE AND SOUTH
CENTRAL PULASKI COUNTIES UNTIL 145 PM CDT...
At 110 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Mabelvale, or over Southwest Little Rock, moving east at 10 mph.
Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Little Rock... Downtown Little Rock...
Southwest Little Rock... Shannon Hills...
Wrightsville... Otter Creek...
East End... Sweet Home...
Ironton... Geyer Springs...
Mabelvale... State Fairgrounds...
Alexander... Baseline...
Higgins... College Station...
Quapaw Quarter... Vimy Ridge...
Parkers-Iron Springs... Woodson...
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3456 9245 3474 9245 3474 9220 3454 9224
TIME...MOT...LOC 1810Z 273DEG 10KT 3465 9237
$$
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
158 PM EDT FRI MAY 25 2018
GAZ105-107-108-251830-
Dooly GA-Wilcox GA-Pulaski GA-
158 PM EDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR EASTERN DOOLY...NORTHWESTERN
WILCOX AND SOUTHWESTERN PULASKI COUNTIES UNTIL 230 PM EDT...
At 157 PM EDT...a strong thunderstorm was over Browndale, or 7 miles
west of Hawkinsville...moving north at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Heavy rain.
IMPACT...Heavy rain may cause temporary street flooding especially
in poor drainage areas.
Some locations in the path of this storm include
Vienna, Unadilla, Pinehurst, Mock Springs, Pleasant View and
Tippettville.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Motorists should slow down and be prepared for possible loss of
control due to hydroplaning.
LAT...LON 3229 8376 3229 8372 3228 8372 3228 8370
3229 8370 3229 8355 3203 8357 3203 8377
TIME...MOT...LOC 1757Z 189DEG 11KT 3231 8360
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Jackson MS
1255 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
MSZ027-036-251830-
Carroll MS-Holmes MS-
1255 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT NORTHEASTERN HOLMES AND
SOUTHWESTERN CARROLL COUNTIES UNTIL 130 PM CDT...
At 1255 PM CDT, Meteorologists were tracking a strong thunderstorm
near Black Hawk, moving northeast at 10 mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm.
This strong thunderstorm will be near...
Black Hawk around 110 PM CDT.
Emory around 115 PM CDT.
Coila around 130 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
High winds can bring down trees and large limbs resulting in serious
injury or property damage. Exercise extreme caution when outdoors
during such strong winds...and be especially aware of older trees.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3315 9001 3330 9014 3348 8994 3326 8976
TIME...MOT...LOC 1755Z 234DEG 7KT 3328 9001
$$
CME
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
1252 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
MIZ011-012-251830-
Menominee MI-Dickinson MI-
1252 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN DICKINSON AND
NORTHERN MENOMINEE COUNTIES UNTIL 130 PM CDT...
At 1251 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Norway, or 11 miles east of Iron Mountain, moving northeast at 25
mph.
Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Norway, La Branche, Waucedah, Loretto, Hardwood and Vulcan.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 4573 8786 4575 8788 4575 8790 4585 8797
4602 8762 4599 8761 4598 8737 4590 8737
4589 8732 4584 8733 4570 8781
TIME...MOT...LOC 1751Z 241DEG 23KT 4581 8782
$$
JV
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Tampa Bay Area Ruskin FL
150 PM EDT FRI MAY 25 2018
FLZ155-160-255-260-251830-
Inland Manatee FL-Coastal Manatee FL-Inland Sarasota FL-
Coastal Sarasota FL-
150 PM EDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR CENTRAL MANATEE AND NORTH CENTRAL
SARASOTA COUNTIES UNTIL 230 PM EDT...
At 149 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Lake Sarasota, or 9 miles east of Sarasota, moving northwest at 15
mph.
Winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with this storm along
with torrential rain...and deadly lightning.
Locations impacted include...
Sarasota, Bradenton, The Meadows, Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota Springs,
Lake Sarasota, North Sarasota, Kensington Park, Sarasota Bradenton
Airport, Southgate, West Samoset, South Gate Ridge, South Bradenton,
Gator Creek Estate, Bee Ridge, Samoset, Desoto Lakes, Fruitville,
Oneco and Bayshore Gardens.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 2729 8227 2720 8239 2739 8261 2749 8254
2753 8239
TIME...MOT...LOC 1749Z 137DEG 15KT 2731 8239
$$
Austin
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Springfield MO
1249 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
MOZ105-251845-
Ozark MO-
1249 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR OZARK COUNTY UNTIL 145 PM CDT...
At 1248 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Price Place, or 8 miles north of Bull Shoals, moving northeast at 20
mph. Elsewhere, other storms were scattered across western Ozark
county.
Nickel size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
these storm.
Locations impacted include...
Bull Shoals Lake... Norfork Lake...
Gainesville... Bakersfield...
Theodosia... Pontiac...
Wasola... Sundown...
Brixey... Noble...
Willhoit... Tecumseh...
Udall... Hardenville...
Sycamore... Dora...
Rockbridge... Isabella...
Zanoni...
LAT...LON 3650 9268 3661 9271 3680 9258 3679 9212
3650 9212
TIME...MOT...LOC 1748Z 244DEG 19KT 3650 9260
$$
Raberding
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
1248 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
TXZ094-104-105-251830-
Hunt TX-Collin TX-Fannin TX-
1248 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN HUNT...COLLIN AND
SOUTHERN FANNIN COUNTIES UNTIL 130 PM CDT...
At 1248 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Honey Grove to near Frisco. Movement was
southeast at 25 mph.
Half inch hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Plano, McKinney, Frisco, Richardson, Allen, Wylie, Greenville,
Sachse, Commerce, Murphy, Prosper, Royse City, Anna, Fairview,
Princeton, Celina, Lucas, Parker, Farmersville and Van Alstyne.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
&&
LAT...LON 3320 9586 3305 9630 3298 9630 3299 9684
3341 9683 3340 9639 3343 9639 3366 9586
TIME...MOT...LOC 1748Z 308DEG 22KT 3359 9587 3319 9681
$$
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1241 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
ILZ027-029-251845-
Peoria-Knox-
1241 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHEASTERN KNOX AND
NORTHWESTERN PEORIA COUNTIES UNTIL 145 PM CDT...
At 1240 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Maquon, or 12 miles southeast of Galesburg, moving northeast at 15
mph.
Dime size hail and winds in excess of 40 mph will be possible with
this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Knoxville, Elmwood, Yates City, Williamsfield, London Mills, Maquon,
Gilson, Snake Den Hollow, Dahinda and Delong.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 53 and 70.
LAT...LON 4106 9002 4071 8988 4071 9032 4088 9032
TIME...MOT...LOC 1740Z 237DEG 14KT 4081 9023
$$
Barnes
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1237 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
OKZ077-251830-
McCurtain OK-
1237 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR NORTHERN MCCURTAIN COUNTY UNTIL
130 PM CDT...
At 1236 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles west of Octavia to Rattan. Movement was
southeast at 10 mph.
Dime size hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Wright City, Valliant, Millerton, Plunketville, Rufe, Smithville,
Watson, Battiest, Pickens, Mount Herman, Sherwood, Glover, Slim,
Bethel and Ringold.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
&&
LAT...LON 3451 9450 3450 9446 3436 9446 3391 9513
3393 9512 3394 9516 3423 9515 3425 9505
3450 9505
TIME...MOT...LOC 1736Z 313DEG 11KT 3454 9486 3418 9540
$$
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service New Orleans LA
1223 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
MSZ082-251830-
Jackson-
1223 PM CDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL AFFECT SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON COUNTY...
At 1223 PM CDT, a strong thunderstorm was located over Moss Point,
moving east at 10 mph.
Winds in excess of 30 mph are possible with this storm.
Locations impacted include...
Moss Point, Escatawpa, Helena, Hickory Hills and Vancleave.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm, and may cause
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
LAT...LON 3034 8857 3037 8858 3037 8860 3051 8864
3059 8841 3046 8840 3039 8840 3038 8841
3036 8840
TIME...MOT...LOC 1723Z 255DEG 10KT 3045 8854
$$
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1239 PM EDT FRI MAY 25 2018
MEZ001>006-010-011-032-251830-
Southeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Somerset-Northeast
Aroostook-Central Penobscot-Northern Washington-Northern
Penobscot-Central Piscataquis-Northwest Aroostook-
1239 PM EDT FRI MAY 25 2018
...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON AND AFFECT
NORTHERN SOMERSET... NORTHWESTERN WASHINGTON...NORTHERN
PISCATAQUIS...SOUTHERN AROOSTOOK AND NORTHEASTERN PENOBSCOT
COUNTIES...
Strong thunderstorms are expected to develop after 3 PM along a line
from Clayton Lake towards Houlton and slowly move southward during
the evening. These storms will be capable of damaging winds and
small hail.
Locations impacted include...
Houlton, Patten, Danforth, Vanceboro, Daaquam, Mount Katahdin, Saint
Juste, Clayton Lake, Lac Frontiere, Ripogenus, Mars Hill, Hodgdon,
Ashland, Sherman, Island Falls, Bridgewater, Smyrna, Masardis, Amity
and Mount Chase.
LAT...LON 4615 7023 4619 7029 4635 7019 4642 7005
4669 7000 4685 6984 4653 6779 4592 6775
4588 6781 4582 6776 4569 6782 4559 6756
4560 6745 4554 6742 4582 6972 4588 6971
4586 6966 4586 6965 4598 6969 4596 7031
TIME...MOT...LOC 1629Z 103DEG 61KT 4698 7077 4608 7074
$$
Walker
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Caribou ME
248 AM EDT Fri May 25 2018
MEZ003>006-010-011-015>017-029>032-252200-
Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-
Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot,
Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin,
Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon,
Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln,
Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais,
Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth,
Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, Cherryfield,
Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro,
and Topsfield
248 AM EDT Fri May 25 2018
The Maine State Forest Service has indicated that the wildfire
danger across Hancock, Washington, Penobscot, Piscataquis and
southern Aroostook counties will increase today due to very low
relative humidity, west winds gusting up to 35 mph, and
temperatures reaching the upper 80s. You should check with your
local fire department or forestry office before doing any burning.
Please remember that a burn permit is required for all burning.
$$
CB
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Honolulu HI
1001 AM HST Thu May 24 2018
HIZ024-252045-
South Big Island-
1001 AM HST Thu May 24 2018
...TRACE ASHFALL REMAINS POSSIBLE FROM KILAUEA VOLCANO...
Web cams, observers and radar data indicate that occasional small
bursts of volcanic ash continue to emanate from Halemaumau
Crater. Low level trade winds will push ash toward the southwest,
and ash fallout will likely occur over the Kau district and
Highway 11 southwest of the town of Volcano, including the
communities of Pahala, Wood Valley and Naalehu.
In addition, trace amounts of ash deposited over the last few
days are likely being picked up by locally gusty strong trade
winds, contributing to dusty conditions.
Avoid excessive exposure to ash which is an eye and respiratory
irritant. Those with respiratory sensitivities should take extra
precaution to minimize exposure.
For more information on the status of Kilauea Volcano, please see
https://volcanoes.usgs.gov/volcanoes/kilauea/status.html
For health and safety recommendations, please visit the Hawaii
Interagency Vog Information Dashboard at https://vog.ivhhn.org
The USGS website for submitting ash reports can be found at
http://hawaiiash.science
$$
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1200 PM AKDT Thu May 24 2018
AKZ222>224-226-262000-
Middle Tanana Valley-Deltana and Tanana Flats-
Upper Tanana Valley and the Fortymile Country-
Eastern Alaska Range-
Including Fairbanks, Fort Wainwright, Eielson AFB, Ester,
North Pole, Moose Creek, Two Rivers, Fox, Chatanika,
Chena Hot Springs, Sourdough Camp, Salcha, Delta Junction,
Fort Greely, Harding/Birch Lake, Dry Creek, Dot Lake, Healy Lake,
Tok, Tanacross, Eagle, Tetlin, Northway, Alcan, Chicken,
Boundary, Mentasta Lake, Black Rapids, Donnelly Dome,
Trims DOT Camp, Eagle Trail, and Mineral Lake
1200 PM AKDT Thu May 24 2018
...High Water on Interior Rivers through Memorial Day Weekend...
A weather front has stalled over the Interior and will persist
into Thursday afternoon before dissipating. This front will bring
0.25 to 0.50 inches of rain to the Chena, Salcha, Goodpaster,
Fortymile, Johnson, and Robertson River Basins. It will also bring
lesser amounts of rain to the Chatanika, and Birch Creek
drainages. Numerous showers will continue Friday into Saturday for
the Eastern Interior. Additional amounts of rain for the Eastern
Interior of 0.25 to 0.50 inches with locally higher amounts in
areas with heavy downpours. Lesser amounts of rain expected over
the Middle Tanana Valley Friday and Saturday.
Water levels on rivers draining these upland areas are currently
running near bankfull and will remain high through the weekend.
Increased debris such as logs and sticks moving downriver has
already been noted and local bank erosion is possible through the
weekend. Most gravel bars are already covered with water and some
river access points have water over them, or may become impassable
due to the high water. People on or near Interior rivers should
be prepared for high water, use extreme caution if near the
rivers, and move items away from the river as they continue to
rise.
Water levels are expected to gradually fall next week.
For the latest weather forecasts go to www.weather.gov/fairbanks
and for the latest river information go to www.weather.gov/aprfc.
$$
