Chalkyitsik, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH FOR SNOWMELT IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt may be possible.

* WHERE...Including the following area, Fort Yukon

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Water levels in the Porcupine River are rising due to
snowmelt which is pushing water int the Sucker River near Ft.
Yukon. The Sucker River is starting to flow over low lying
roads near the NE end of the runway. Water levels could keep
rising for several days as the snowmelt pulse in the
Porcupine makes its way into the Yukon River. Residents of
Ft. Yukon should monitor water levels through the end of the
week.

- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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