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Flood Watch
Issued: 11:22 PM Oct. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...The following areas, Northeast Gulf Coast and Northern
Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Yakutat, Gustavus, And
Juneau.

* WHEN...From 10 PM AKDT this evening through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Rain totals for the Yakutat area between this morning and Tuesday
evening range between 4.5-7.0 inches, with greater than 9 inches
possible at elevations greater than 1000 ft. For Gustavus, rain
totals ranging between 2-4 inches, exceeding 4 inches on south to
southwest facing mountains along the outer coast, and exceeding 4
inches on south to southwest facing mountains at elevation in
Glacier Bay and around Gustavus.

For the Juneau area, rain totals have trended slightly down,
ranging between 2 and 3 inches with totals exceeding 4 inches at
elevations greater than 4 inches. Highest rain rates are expected
overnight tonight into Tuesday with rain rates as high as 0.2
inches per hour.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Wind Advisory
Issued: 9:35 PM Oct. 19, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
expected.

* WHERE...City and Borough of Yakutat.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase quickly through Monday
evening with the strongest wind gusts expected by early Tuesday
morning. Strong wind gusts will then persist through much of
Tuesday.  Potential for higher gusts from mid Tuesday morning to
early afternoon where higher gusts may be present briefly.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution.
Ensure boats and vessels are secure.

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