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10 alerts in force in Alaska

Coastal Flood Warning1

Coastal Flood Warning

Until Sep 26, 4:00 AM AKDT

Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island

AKSevereExpectedLikelyIn force from Sep 24, 4:00 AM AKDT

The full text and what to do

* WHAT...Water levels on average of 1.5 to 2.5 feet above the normal highest tide line near Kwigillingok. Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected Thursday. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected Friday.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast including Kwigillingok and Kipnuk.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Thursday to 4 AM Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Coastal flooding of low lying areas and erosion are possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be multiple peaks in water levels for the Kuskokwim Delta Thursday morning through Saturday morning coinciding with high tide cycles and strong southerly winds. Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph Thursday afternoon will diminish early Friday until the low pressure system moves west of the coast by Friday afternoon. Then, winds will become southerly at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph by Friday afternoon. Winds gradually weaken but remain southerly through Saturday.

For Kwigillingok, water levels reach 1.5 to 2.5 feet above the normal highest tide line on Thursday, coinciding with the passage of a frontal system. Water levels could reach up to 5 feet in a worst case scenario. If water levels rise to 2.5 feet, impacts would be comparable to the August 2024 storm.

For Kipnuk, the highest water levels of 1 to 2 feet above the normal highest tide line are expected on Friday as a low pressure system moves west of the coast and winds become southerly. Water levels could reach 2 to 3 feet in a worst case scenario.

For more information regarding potential local flood impacts, please reference maps.dggs.alaska.gov/akfit/

What to do

A coastal flood warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property.

High Wind Warning2

High Wind Warning

Until Sep 24, 10:00 AM AKDT

Shemya and Attu Islands

AKSevereExpectedLikelyIn force from Sep 23, 10:00 PM AKDT, updated Sep 23, 10:54 AM AKDT

The full text and what to do

* WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 75 mph expected.

* WHERE...Shemya and Attu Islands.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low pressure system rapidly strengthening in the southern Bering will bring very strong westerly winds beginning this evening and continuing into late Thursday morning. The strongest wind gusts up to 75 mph are likely across the western Aleutian Islands overnight tonight into early Thursday morning. Winds to steadily diminish through late Thursday morning.

What to do

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

High Wind Warning

Until Sep 24, 10:00 PM AKDT

Atka and Adak

AKSevereExpectedLikelyIn force from Sep 24, 7:00 AM AKDT, updated Sep 23, 10:54 AM AKDT

The full text and what to do

* WHAT...West winds 45 to 65 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected.

* WHERE...Atka and Adak.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Very strong westerly winds will initiate Thursday morning due to a deep low pressure system in the southern Bering Sea. Favored East-West channels could promote locally higher gusts. Strongest winds are expected from about noon to 3pm AKDT. Winds to steadily diminish through Thursday night.

What to do

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive.

Flood Watch1

Flood Watch

Until Sep 26, 1:00 PM AKDT

Interior Kuskokwim Delta

AKSevereFuturePossibleIn force from Sep 23, 1:18 PM AKDT

The full text and what to do

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.

* WHERE...Interior Kuskokwim Delta, including Kwethluk, Kasigluk, Bethel, Napaskiak, Napakiak, Oscarville, and other nearby villages.

* WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive rain in combination of persistent high water levels and storm surge may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Area creeks and streams are running high and could flood with more heavy rain.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - A strong storm projected to move into the eastern Bering Sea will bring heavy rainfall and storm surge to the area. The Kuskokwim River is currently running high, with statistics showing the river is already above the 90th percentile in flow for this time of year. 1 to 2 inches of rainfall across the Kilbuck Mountains, as well as across the lower Kuskokwim, is likely to exacerbate high water levels for the Kwethluk River, Johnson River / tundra villages, as well as other smaller tributaries and sloughs of the Kuskokwim.

Confidence is moderate-to-high that flooding of low-lying areas will occur for Kwethluk and Kasigluk, where high-water was reported last week. Confidence is lower for flooding elsewhere and will be dependent on the rainfall amount and degree of compounding effects from coastal surge and tide cycle.

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

What to do

Stay tuned to further developments 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.

Wind Advisory5

Wind Advisory

Until Sep 24, 10:00 PM AKDT

Northern Bristol Bay Coast

AKModerateExpectedLikelyIn force from Sep 24, 7:00 AM AKDT

The full text and what to do

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Northern Bristol Bay Coast.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 10 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front moving inland from the eastern Bering will bring gusty southeasterly winds to the Southwest coastline beginning Thursday morning. Winds are expected to peak around noon through 4pm AKDT Thursday, then steadily diminish through Thursday evening.

What to do

Winds this strong can make driving difficult.

Wind Advisory

Until Sep 25, 1:00 AM AKDT

Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Western Capes

AKModerateExpectedLikelyIn force from Sep 24, 7:00 AM AKDT, updated Sep 23, 10:54 AM AKDT

The full text and what to do

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island and Western Capes.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 1 AM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front moving inland from the eastern Bering will bring gusty southeasterly winds to the Kuskokwim Delta coast and the Western Capes beginning Thursday morning. Winds are expected to peak around noon Thursday, then steadily diminish through Thursday evening.

What to do

Winds this strong can make driving difficult.

Wind Advisory

Until Sep 25, 10:00 PM AKDT

Unalaska and Nikolski

AKModerateExpectedLikelyIn force from Sep 24, 7:00 PM AKDT

The full text and what to do

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected.

* WHERE...Unalaska and Nikolski.

* WHEN...From 7 PM Thursday to 10 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong low pressure system rapidly strengthening in the southern Bering will bring strong westerly winds beginning Thursday evening and continuing through Friday evening. The strongest wind gusts up to 55 mph are likely through westerly favored gaps near Unalaska. Winds to steadily diminish through late Friday night.

What to do

Winds this strong can make driving difficult.

Wind Advisory

Until Sep 27, 4:00 AM AKDT

Northern Denali Borough

AKModerateExpectedLikelyIn force from Sep 25, 12:00 AM AKDT

The full text and what to do

* WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.

* WHERE...Windy Pass.

* WHEN...From midnight Thursday Night to 4 AM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may decrease slightly Saturday afternoon and evening before increasing briefly overnight into early Sunday.

What to do

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Wind Advisory

Until Sep 27, 7:00 AM AKDT

Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp

AKModerateExpectedLikelyIn force from Sep 24, 10:00 PM AKDT

The full text and what to do

* WHAT...South winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible.

* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may peak around 70 mph Saturday morning into early afternoon.

What to do

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Special Weather Statement1

Special Weather Statement

Until Sep 24, 4:00 PM AKDT

Yukon Delta Coast

AKModerateExpectedObservedIn force from Sep 23, 2:57 PM AKDT

The full text

A strong low southeast of Hooper Bay will provide southeasterly winds from Thursday to Saturday. This will likely result in minor erosion on the Bay side of Hooper Bay as well as minor water rises to around 1 to 2 feet above the normal high tide line with each high tide cycle from Thursday afternoon to Saturday morning. Strongest wind gusts, up to 55 mph are expected to occur between 7 AM and 10 PM Thursday. There may be a gust to 60 mph but it would be infrequent. After 10 PM Thursday, winds will mainly weaken and be less than 50 mph Friday and Saturday.

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What stands in Alaska

Every kind of place an instrument stands at in Alaska, and how many stand at each.

The instruments

Ordered by name. Standing is three times the mountains forecast from an instrument plus the places that read it. It measures how much of the network depends on it, not how well it reports.By nameBy standing

14th Avenue @ Eielson StreetFAEA2 / 64.835, -147.710 / 483 ftrank77of 903AAMT Whittier Staging Area MP 4.3WHLA2 / 60.776, -148.726 / 102 ftAirport Way @ Cowles StreetAWCA2 / 64.837, -147.740 / 513 ftAlaska Highway @ Dot Lake MP 1360.4DTLA2 / 63.592, -143.946 / 1,473 ftAlaska Highway MP 1285AK905 / 63.200, -142.180 / 1,959 ftAlaska Hwy @ Canadian Border MP 1221.8ALCA2 / 62.621, -141.011 / 1,975 ftBadger Road @ Elvira AvenueBREA2 / 64.771, -147.350 / 494 ftBadger Road @ Old Richardson HighwayBRHA2 / 64.811, -147.573 / 495 ftBallaine Road near Red Fox DriveAK073 / 64.901, -147.830 / 846 ftBig Lake - Parks Highway at Hawk LaneHKLA2 / 61.585, -149.745 / 230 ftBlaquiere PointBQPA2 / 56.584, -132.543 / 66 ftChena Hot Springs @ Roberts Roos AK US AKDOTAK902 / 64.884, -147.370 / 581 ftEdgerton Hwy @ Richardson Highway MP 83EGHA2 / 61.709, -145.162Eielson AFB MG @Richardson Hwy MP 341.3AK074 / 64.692, -147.132 / 545 ftGlacier Highway @ Cohen Drive MP 22COHA2 / 58.464, -134.778 / 213 ftGlacier Highway/Egan Drive @ MP 3EGNA2 / 58.321, -134.456 / 16 ftrank77of 903Glenn Highway @ 2nd Knik River BridgeGKRA2 / 61.494, -149.245 / 75 ftGlenn Highway @ Eagle River Br. MP 12.8GWSA2 / 61.312, -149.576 / 299 ftGlenn Highway @ MP 176GHYA2 / 62.106, -145.853 / 2,159 ftGlenn Highway @ MP 35.2GTFA2 / 61.547, -149.251 / 102 ftGlenn Highway @ S Curves MP 9.9GERA2 / 61.278, -149.631 / 410 ftGlenn Highway @ Thunderbird Falls MP 24TBFA2 / 61.438, -149.395 / 269 ftGlenn Hwy @ Gunsight Mountain MP 117GMTA2 / 61.834, -147.408 / 3,225 ftGlenn Hwy MP 106GHGA2 / 61.791, -147.675 / 2,126 ftrank77of 903Goldstream Rd @ Old Steese HwyAK071 / 64.944, -147.654 / 709 ftHaines Highway @ Chilkat R. Br. MP 23.8HHWA2 / 59.416, -135.931 / 164 ftHaines Highway @ Klehini MP 36.6HHKA2 / 59.438, -136.273Hatcher Pass 15HPSA2 / 61.765, -149.247 / 2,388 ftHillside Road @ Upper Huffman RoadHRHA2 / 61.108, -149.744 / 1,017 ftHollis HwyHOHA2 / 55.458, -132.841 / 316 ftKlawock Hwy At Control LakeKCLA2 / 55.694, -132.878 / 450 ftKlondike Highway @ US/Canada BorderKLNA2 / 59.630, -135.164 / 3,287 ftLathrop Street @ 21st StreetLTPA2 / 64.828, -147.745 / 478 ftMendenhall Loop Road @ Goat HillGOAA2 / 58.394, -134.623 / 81 ftNorth Douglas Highway MP 4NHDA2 / 58.333, -134.502 / 89 ftParks Highway @ Antler Creek MP 244ACRA2 / 63.810, -148.965Parks Highway @ MP 35PTFA2 / 61.554, -149.247Parks Highway @ Nenana Hills MP 325.4NHPA2 / 64.708, -148.632 / 1,398 ftParks Highway @ Rex Bridge MP 276RXBA2 / 64.218, -149.277 / 774 ftParks Hwy @ Little Coal Creek MP 163.2PLCA2 / 62.889, -149.766 / 1,332 ftParks Hwy @ Talkeetna Road MP 98.3TKPA2 / 62.129, -150.040 / 413 ftrank77of 903Pasagshak Road Kodiak @ MP 2.1PSGA2 / 57.530, -152.459Richardson Highway @ Badger InterchangeRBIA2 / 64.810, -147.582 / 522 ftRichardson Highway @ Birch Lake MP 307BCHA2 / 64.316, -146.692 / 886 ftRichardson Highway @ Keystone Canyon MPRHKA2 / 61.059, -145.934 / 344 ftrank77of 903Richardson Highway @ Stuart Creek MP 45RSCA2 / 61.261, -145.284 / 1,217 ftRichardson Hwy @ Tenderfoot MP 292.6TFTA2 / 64.282, -146.278 / 1,365 ftRichardson Hwy @ Thompson Pass MP 25.7RHRA2 / 61.128, -145.732 / 2,900 ftRichardson Hwy @ Trims DOT MS MP 218.2TRDA2 / 63.416, -145.749 / 2,477 ftRichardson Hwy @ Tsina River MP 37AK075 / 61.208, -145.483 / 1,572 ftRichardson Hwy @ Valdez MP 18.6RHVA2 / 61.111, -145.817Seward Highway @ Bird Point MP 96.3SBPA2 / 60.930, -149.345 / 62 ftrank11of 903Seward Highway @ Divide MP 11.7SHDA2 / 60.251, -149.353 / 725 ftrank77of 903Seward Highway @ Huffman RoadSHRA2 / 61.109, -149.851 / 194 ftrank11of 903Seward Highway @ Portage Glacier RoadSPGA2 / 60.819, -148.976 / 66 ftSeward Highway @ Turnagain Pass MP 69.9SRPA2 / 60.804, -149.185 / 1,020 ftSeward Hwy @ Summit Lake Lodge MP 45.8FTSA2 / 60.640, -149.501 / 1,348 ftSeward Hwy 98.5SHBA2 / 60.950, -149.393 / 46 ftSteese Highway @ Cleary Summit MP 20.9CLRA2 / 65.047, -147.446 / 2,165 ftSterling Highway @ Tern Lake MP 37SRNA2 / 60.532, -149.556 / 686 ftSterling Highway@Jean Lake Hill MP 62.3SJLA2 / 60.524, -150.210 / 630 ftSterling Hwy @ DOT Soldotna MS - MP 9SOLA2 / 60.455, -151.100 / 184 ftrank77of 903Sterling Hwy @ Ninilchik River BridgeNRBA2 / 60.048, -151.659 / 89 ftrank77of 903Sterling Hwy @ Russian R. Ferry MP 54.8RUFA2 / 60.487, -150.002 / 354 ftThane Road @ Snow Slide Gulch MP 2.2THTA2 / 58.281, -134.370 / 33 ftThane Road Snow Slide Gulch @ MP 1.9THNA2 / 58.283, -134.375 / 33 ftTok Cutoff @ Mentasta Pass MP 79.2MNPA2 / 62.903, -143.669 / 2,402 ftTok Cutoff @ MP 18.5AK906 / 62.432, -144.948 / 1,867 ftUniversity Avenue Fairbanks @ Chena RivUAVA2 / 64.841, -147.813 / 476 ftWhittier Access Road @ Tunnel MP 1.35WRTA2 / 60.790, -148.813 / 167 ft