Central, AK

2:03 PM AKDT on May 21, 2013 (GMT -0800)
Elev: 2664 ft
Lon: 145.1° W
Lat: 65.3° N
Source
Rapid Fire Updates™
 Updated 1:46 PM AKDT Get Free Weather Stickers® Share:
Your Custom Weather Sticker®

Copy the following lines of HTML:
Get more styles and options for your Weather Sticker® here.
Oklahoma Tornado: More coverage on Catastrophic Tornado in Oklahoma
Active Advisory: Areal Flood Warning,  Areal Flood Watch (US Severe Weather) Active Notice: Record Report
News
Okla Governor: We Will Rebuild After Tornado
May 21, 2013
The search and rescue efforts are ongoing in Moore, Okla. after a massive tornado levelled the town and local schools.
Weather Imagery Reveals Oklahoma Tornado
May 21, 2013
The Moore, Oklahoma tornado showed up vividly on satellite and radar.
PTSD Risk after the Oklahoma Tornado
May 21, 2013
In the wake of Mondays devastating tornado that ravaged the town of Moore, Okla., survivors are likely to feel incredible shock and numbness.
Tornado Leaves Small Hospital 'Pretty Much Destroyed'
May 21, 2013
Officials say a tornado hit a small hospital in suburban Oklahoma City, but all the 30 patients inside survived.
Obama: 'Americans From Every Corner of This Country Will Be With Them'
May 21, 2013
Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma, ordering federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts. The president also spoke Monday with Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin and Rep. Tom Cole, whose home is in the heavily damaged town of Moore.
Why Don't More Homes in Oklahoma Have Basements?
May 21, 2013
The answer lies in the level of the water table and the soil texture in Oklahoma and in states across the Plains.
Photos: Deadly Tornado Outbreak Strikes Plains
May 21, 2013
A tornado outbreak struck the Plains states on May 19, 2013, leaving widespread damage in its wake.
Children and the Tornado: Helping Kids Cope
May 21, 2013
Any time children are involved in a catastrophe, emotional reactions among survivors and across the nation are particularly strong.
Recap: Tornadoes Rake Oklahoma, Kansas, Iowa
May 21, 2013
The weather imagery, video and recap from tornadoes in the Plains on May 19, 2013.
Tornado Took Similar Path to 1999 F5
May 21, 2013
Moore, Oklahoma is no stranger to devastating tornadoes.
'I Expected Chaos:' Scenes from Okla. School
May 21, 2013
A photographer who was among the first to arrive at an Oklahoma Elementary School after a tornado destroyed it, describes the heart-wrenching scene.
A Timeline of Deadly Events in Moore, Okla.
May 21, 2013
Check out this comprehensive timeline of the events that transpired in Moore, Okla.
In Tornado's Wake, Worried Parents Seek Out Kids
May 21, 2013
A desperate search was underway by parents looking to find children after the massive tornado.
Moore Already at Work on Recovery, Says Mayor
May 21, 2013
Glenn Lewis was the mayor of Moore, Okla., when the strongest tornado on record whipped the city in 1999, and he says the most recent storm won't deter the community from rebuilding.
Moore Survivor Finds Dog Buried Alive
May 21, 2013
Watch as a tornado survivor is interrupted in the middle of interview by a little dog digging out of rubble.
Oklahoma Tornado: How to Help
May 21, 2013
There are several agencies asking for donations to help those hit hard by the Oklahoma tornadoes.
Multiple Children Dead at Okla. School
May 21, 2013
More than a dozen children are dead in the devastating Moore, Okla. tornado.
Twitter Responds With Prayers for Oklahoma Tornado Victims
May 21, 2013
Twitter responds to the devastation brought by tornadoes Monday in suburban Oklahoma City, offering condolences and prayers for the victims and survivors.
In Their Words: The Oklahoma Tornado Tragedy
May 21, 2013
Our reporters were among the first national media to report from Moore, Okla. shortly after a powerful tornado decimated the town. These are their thoughts as they report from the scene.
Obama Declares Major Disaster in Oklahoma
May 21, 2013
President Barack Obama has declared a major disaster in Oklahoma as the state recovers from a massive tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, killing dozens and flattening entire neighborhoods.
More News Articles
Weather Summary
Kari Kiefer
Weather Underground midday recap for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather began to fire up again across the nation's mid-section on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains showed signs of gradual weakening as it shifted eastward toward the Mississippi River Valley on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trailed southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of north-central/northeastern Texas, southern Arkansas, northwestern Louisiana and far southeastern Oklahoma remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remained favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. In particular, substantial severe weather was expected across north-central Texas to the

ArkLaTex region this afternoon and evening. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the Southern Plains to the Tennessee/Ohio valleys and the Lower Great Lakes/Northeast remained at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes. In addition to severe storms, heavy rains created chances of flood and possible isolated areas of flash flooding from parts eastern Oklahoma through northern Arkansas.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers continued near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the inland areas of the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms picked up across the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation through the afternoon.
Weather Underground midday recap for Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

After a devastating severe weather day in the Plains on Monday, severe weather began to fire up again across the nation's mid-section on Tuesday.

The nearly stationary low over the Northern Plains showed signs of gradual weakening as it shifted eastward toward the Mississippi River Valley on Tuesday, while the system's associated cold front trailed southwestward from the low across the Mid-Mississippi Valley through the Southern Plains. Favorable energy and conditions ahead of the cold front combined with the moisture laden conditions of the nation's mid-section set the stage for multiple clusters of thunderstorms to develop from the Midwest into the Ozarks and the Southern Plains. Portions of north-central/northeastern Texas, southern Arkansas, northwestern Louisiana and far southeastern Oklahoma remained at moderate risk of severe thunderstorm activity as environmental conditions remained favorable for tornadoes, damaging wind gusts, and very large hail. In particular, substantial severe weather was expected across north-central Texas to the

ArkLaTex region this afternoon and evening. Areas surrounding this moderate risk region from the Southern Plains to the Tennessee/Ohio valleys and the Lower Great Lakes/Northeast remained at slight risk of severe thunderstorm development with hail, damaging wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes. In addition to severe storms, heavy rains created chances of flood and possible isolated areas of flash flooding from parts eastern Oklahoma through northern Arkansas.

Meanwhile, areas of heavy rain and widely scattered showers continued near the low in the Northern Plains and Upper Mississippi Valley and near and to the north of a nearly stationary frontal boundary extending out ahead of the system from the Great Lakes into the inland areas of the Northeast. Continued precipitation in already saturated areas of the Northern Plains and Upper Midwest maintain flood concerns from parts of North Dakota into northern Wisconsin.

Elsewhere, scattered showers and thunderstorms picked up across the Mid-Atlantic and southeastern corner of the nation through the afternoon.
More News Articles

Central Weather at a Glance

Updated 1:46 PM AKDT
Elevation
1400 ft
Report Station
You are about to report this weather station for bad data.

Please select the information which is incorrect and click 'Submit' otherwise click 'Cancel'.

— Cancel

Now
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
Temperature
58 °F
Feels Like 58 °F
Wind(mph)
5
Sunrise / Set
3:47 AM
11:29 PM
Moon
Waxing Gibbous
Today
Partly Cloudy 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Tonight
Clear 28 °F
Clear
Tomorrow
Clear 55 | 32 °F
Clear
Thursday
Mostly Cloudy 57 | 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
Partly Cloudy 61 | 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
Clear 66 | 41 °F
Clear
Today is forecast to be Much Warmer than yesterday.
Conditions
Pressure
29.45 in
Visibility
0.5 miles
Clouds
Moisture
Humidity
19%
Rainfall
0.00 in
Snow Depth
9 in, 23 in
METAR
No METAR is available.
Don't speak METAR? Read our FAQ.
Weather Radio
Weather Radio Index
Temperature
Temperature
58 °F
75,72,72,46,52,54,61,54,45,52,54,57,59
Dew Point
16 °F
Wind
Speed / Dir
5 mph from NE
Wind Gust
8.0 mph
Health
UV
out of 16
Pollen
Not available.
Air Quality
Not available.
Flu Activity
Sporadic
View Flu Map
Loading…
Source: BestForecast
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 28F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 32F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
mostlycloudy Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then clear. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday
clear Clear. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday
clear Clear. High of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Loading…
 

There are no webcams in your area.

Share your webcam with the world!

Nowcast
Flood Watch in effect through Wednesday afternoon for the Yukon river from Beaver to Rampart...
Flood Warning remains in effect until 1000 PM akdt Tuesday for the Yukon river at Fort Yukon...

Weather Forecast for Central AK

View Calendar 10-Day Forecast for station PACE

Tuesday, 21
Partly Cloudy
58 | 28 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 22
Clear
55 | 32 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 23
Mostly Cloudy
57 | 36 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Friday, 24
Partly Cloudy
61 | 37 °F
Partly Cloudy
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Saturday, 25
Clear
66 | 41 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Sunday, 26
Clear
68 | 41 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Monday, 27
Clear
70 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Tuesday, 28
Clear
72 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Wednesday, 29
Clear
66 | 46 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Thursday, 30
Clear
64 | 45 °F
Clear
Chance of
Precipitation
0%
Source: BestForecast at 11:48 AM AKDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
partlycloudy Partly cloudy. High of 50F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 28F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 28 | 14 46 | 31 48 | 38 31 | 29
Wind 5 mph South 3 mph SSE 2 mph ESE 3 mph ESE
Humidity 56% 61% 69% 91%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 17% 23% 81% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Mostly Cloudy Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
3:47 AM
11:29 PM
Source: BestForecast at 11:48 AM AKDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 55F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 32F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 34 | 29 51 | 38 54 | 40 34 | 31
Wind 3 mph South 3 mph ESE 3 mph NE 2 mph North
Humidity 81% 61% 58% 90%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
3:44 AM
11:33 PM
Source: BestForecast at 11:48 AM AKDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
mostlycloudy Clear in the morning, then mostly cloudy. High of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_mostlycloudy Overcast. Low of 36F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 41 | 35 54 | 40 56 | 41 38 | 34
Wind 2 mph West 3 mph NW 2 mph NW 2 mph WNW
Humidity 82% 57% 57% 89%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 0% 18% 86% 93%
Conditions Clear Clear Mostly Cloudy Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
3:40 AM
11:37 PM
Source: BestForecast at 11:48 AM AKDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
partlycloudy Overcast in the morning, then clear. High of 61F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 37F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 43 | 37 59 | 43 60 | 41 43 | 38
Wind 4 mph SW 2 mph West 3 mph NE 2 mph ENE
Humidity 81% 52% 50% 83%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 10%
Cloud Cover 100% 92% 1% 1%
Conditions Overcast Overcast Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
3:37 AM
11:40 PM
Source: BestForecast at 11:48 AM AKDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Saturday
clear Clear. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Saturday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 47 | 41 62 | 42 65 | 39 48 | 40
Wind 2 mph ESE 4 mph ENE 6 mph ENE 4 mph East
Humidity 76% 45% 38% 75%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 10% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
3:33 AM
11:44 PM
Source: BestForecast at 11:48 AM AKDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Sunday
clear Clear. High of 68F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Sunday Night
nt_partlycloudy Partly cloudy. Low of 41F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 38 65 | 35 67 | 34 48 | 36
Wind 2 mph East 5 mph NE 5 mph NE 3 mph NE
Humidity 65% 33% 28% 65%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 97%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Overcast
Sunrise & Sunset
3:29 AM
11:48 PM
Source: BestForecast at 11:48 AM AKDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Monday
clear Clear. High of 70F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Monday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 36 66 | 37 69 | 37 50 | 39
Wind 3 mph North 5 mph North 4 mph NNE 3 mph NNE
Humidity 59% 34% 30% 65%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 14% 0% 0% 0%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
3:26 AM
11:52 PM
Source: BestForecast at 11:48 AM AKDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Tuesday
clear Clear. High of 72F. Winds from the North at 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 52 | 41 68 | 44 71 | 40 52 | 43
Wind 3 mph NNW 6 mph North 6 mph NNE 3 mph North
Humidity 68% 41% 33% 72%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 0% 0% 4%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
3:22 AM
11:55 PM
Source: BestForecast at 11:48 AM AKDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Wednesday
clear Clear. High of 66F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 46F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 51 | 43 62 | 43 63 | 41 54 | 41
Wind 4 mph NNE 5 mph NNE 5 mph NNE 4 mph NNE
Humidity 74% 47% 45% 65%
Chance of Precip. 0% 10% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 0% 8% 16% 16%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
3:19 AM
11:59 PM
Source: BestForecast at 11:48 AM AKDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Thursday
clear Clear. High of 64F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Thursday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 45F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 50 | 41 60 | 40 62 | 39 52 | 40
Wind 3 mph North 5 mph NNE 5 mph North 4 mph NNE
Humidity 71% 46% 43% 64%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 16% 10% 5% 3%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
3:15 AM
0:03 AM
Source: BestForecast at 11:48 AM AKDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Friday
clear Clear. High of 63F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Friday Night
nt_clear Clear. Low of 43F. Winds less than 5 mph.
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 48 | 40 58 | 38 59 | 35 50 | 32
Wind 4 mph North 5 mph North 4 mph North 3 mph North
Humidity 72% 45% 40% 49%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% 1% 1% 2%
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Source: BestForecast at 11:48 AM AKDT on May 21, 2013
Descriptive Forecast
Hourly Forecast 6AM 12 Noon 6PM 12 Midnight
Temp. | Dew Point 46 | 30 56 | 30 62 | 32 54 | 32
Wind 3 mph NNW 4 mph NNW 6 mph NNW 4 mph NE
Humidity 50% 37% 32% 42%
Chance of Precip. 0% 0% 0% 0%
Cloud Cover 2% % % %
Conditions Clear Clear Clear Clear
Sunrise & Sunset
Sun does not rise
Scientific Forecaster Discussion — MOS Weather Graph
Nearby
History & Almanac
May 21, 2013 Max Temp Min Temp
Normal (PAEI) 58 °F 39 °F
Record (PAEI) 82 °F (2002) 28 °F (1983)
Choose a date
Earthquake Activity
City Distance Mag. Time & Date
No recent earthquake activity has been reported nearby.
Minimum magnitude displayed is 2.5.
More information at USGS.gov
Astronomy
May. 21, 2013 Rise Set
Actual Time 3:47 AM AKDT 11:29 PM AKDT
Civil Twilight 2:09 AM AKDT 1:04 AM AKDT
Nautical Twilight Sun does not rise Sun does not rise
Astronomical Twilight Sun does not rise Sun does not rise
Moon 6:17 PM AKDT 3:13 AM AKDT
Length Of Visible Light 22h 55m
Length of Day
19h 41m
Tomorrow will be 7m 22s longer.
Waxing Gibbous, 86% of the Moon is Illuminated
Today
Waxing Gibbous
May 24
Full
May 31
Last Quarter
Jun 8
New
Jun 16
First Quarter
Today's Extremes
State Highs State Lows
64 °F
Klawock
63 °F
Ketchikan
62 °F
Annette Island
62 °F
Petersburg
57 °F
Gustavus
19 °F
Barter Island
21 °F
Deadhorse
23 °F
Arctic Village
23 °F
Eureka
23 °F
Eagle
Record Extremes
Snow Depth
Station Depth Elevation
Eagle Summit 9 in 3650 ft
Upper Chena 23 in 2850 ft
Monument Creek 5 in 1850 ft
Teuchet Creek 1 in 1640 ft
Mt. Ryan 16 in 2800 ft
Snow Depth Reports — Snow Depth Map
Follow us on Twitter Find us on Facebook Community
WunderPhotos®
In between
Inspiration
• • • • • • • • • •
Uploaded by: visionaire
1,613,701 photos uploaded!
Upload a photo now
Visit WunderPhotos
WunderBlogs®
Visit WunderBlogs
Travel & Activities
Travel Planning
Travel Planner Road Trip Planner
Destination? *
When are you going?
to
Is there an activity you would like to explore?
* Required field
View all Travel Tools
Aviation
City Temp. Conditions Updated
Central This station is not reporting.
Fairbanks Eiels 58 °F Clear 1:55 PM AKDT
Fairbanks Ft. Wainwright 55 °F Mostly Cloudy 1:55 PM AKDT
Fort Yukon 55 °F Clear 1:56 PM AKDT
View all Aviation Tools
Flight To ETA Status
No flights were found.
Flight Tracker by FlightAware FlightAware
View U.S. Airport Delays
Type Condition
Flight Rule: LIFR (PACE)
Wind Speed: 0.0 kts.
Wind Dir: 35° (NE)
Ceiling: Unlimited

No METAR is available.

View all Reports & Maps
Nearby Events
Event Date Forecast
No events within 10 mi of location. View all events.
Event data courtesy eviesays.com
Sports
View all Sports Weather
Videos
Year In Weather 2012

Watch the nearly year-long satellite animation as Weather Underground calls out the most significant weather events of the past year, including Superstorm Sandy and Hurricane Isaac.

Visit Our Video Section
Weather Stations
Station Location Temp. Dew Point Humidity Wind Precipitation Elevation Updated Type Website
APRSWXNET Circle Hot Springs AK U, Central, AK 58 °F 16 °F 19% NE  at  5 mph 0.00 in / hr 1400 ft 1:46 PM AKDT MADIS
DDMET Central, AK, Central, AK 56 °F 20 °F 24% North  at  - 0.00 in / hr 893 ft 1:40 PM AKDT MADIS
APRSWXNET Central DOT AK, Central, AK 57 °F 19 °F 22% ESE  at  2 mph 0.00 in / hr 941 ft 1:49 PM AKDT MADIS
Would you like to share your weather data with the rest of the world? Add Your Weather Station!
Areal Flood Warning
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 10:08 AM AKDT on May 21, 2013

... The Flood Warning remains in effect until 1000 PM akdt Tuesday for
the Yukon river at Fort Yukon...

The ice jam 12 miles upstream of Fort Yukon is continuing to block
much of the river channel causing widespread flooding of lowlands
upstream of Fort Yukon. In addition the ice downstream of Fort Yukon
is still holding. This increases the possibility of a release of
water from the upstream ice jam resulting in a new jam downstream of
Town.

Fort Yukon is currently flooded in low lying areas on the west side
of town including The Ball field... the Old Tank farm... the area
around the tribal Hall and one access ramp at the Airport. Several
homes on the downstream side of town have been impacted. While some
fluctuations to river levels have been reported these do not mean
that the risk of major flooding from the upstream ice jam has
passed. If the ice jam releases suddenly it could result in major
flooding throughout the town of Fort Yukon. If the jam holds in
place long enough it may erode and allow a slow release of the
upstream water. This or the erosion of ice downstream of Fort Yukon
could lower the risk of major flooding when the ice jam releases.

Residents should expect a significant rise in the river when the ice
jam releases. The flooding could be made even worse if a new ice jam
forms in the ice down river from Fort Yukon. They should act now to
protect lives and property. They should monitor the situation and
continue to be alert for changes in river conditions.

A Flood Warning means that flooding is imminent or occurring. Water
levels can rise rapidly and people along the river are encouraged to
move property to higher ground away from the river bank.

Lat... Lon 6656 14556 6660 14528 6646 14486 6641 14516


Rf


Areal Flood Watch
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 3:33 PM AKDT on May 20, 2013

... Flood Watch remains in effect through Wednesday afternoon
for the Yukon river from Beaver to Rampart...

The Flood Watch continues for

* the Yukon river from Beaver to Rampart.

* Through Wednesday afternoon

* the breakup front on the upper Yukon river was located just
upstream from Fort Yukon Monday mid afternoon. The surge of
water and ice associated with this breakup front caused major
flooding in Circle Sunday and similar flooding is expected in
Fort Yukon. The front will move through Fort Yukon Monday
afternoon or evening and then continue downriver to
Beaver... Stevens Village... and Rampart.

* The river watch team has determined that the ice from Fort
Yukon to Stevens Village appears to be deteriorating... arched
and lifting. The surge of water and ice associated with the
breakup front is expected to continue to travel downriver
steadily and become more spread out reducing the amount the
river will rise. However any resistance to the oncoming
breakup front could allow the water to again collect behind an
ice jam and increase the flood risk to downstream communities.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts.

Residents living downstream of Fort Yukon should monitor
conditions and take precautions early to protect life and
property. Water levels can rise very quickly when an ice jam
occurs downstream of a community.

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.





Record Report
Mobile & Email Alerts Statement as of 4:20 am AKDT on May 21, 2013


... Record snowfall for Kotzebue...
on 20 may 13, Kotzebue recorded 1.1 inches
of snowfall. This broke the previous record
of .3 inches set in 1964


View All U.S. Severe Weather