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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 8:56 AM Jan. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SATURDAY... * WHAT...South winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected. * WHERE...Stephens Passage. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM AKST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 6:31 AM Jan. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following areas, Prince of Wales, Eastern Gulf Coast, Southern Inner Channels and Central Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Sitka, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Hyder, And Metlakatla. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris or snow. Increased risk of possible isolated landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Around 2.0 to 5.0 inches of rain has fallen for Prince of Wales, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla. Around 1.5 to 3.0 inches has fallen for Petersburg and Wrangell, and around 1.5 to 3.0 inches has fallen near Sitka. Around 1.0 to 3.0 inches with possibly locally higher amounts, particularly near Ketchikan and Metlakatla, of rain is expected through Saturday night. On Sunday, 1.0 to 2.0 inches of rain for the central panhandle and 1.5 to 3.0 for the extreme southern panhandle is possible. Areas with a pre-existing snowpack, both from recent accumulations as well as the deep, previous snowpack, may have additional runoff. Small streams and rivers are beginning to respond, and current have high uncertainty for exceedence of flood stage. Ward Creek above Lake Connell Dam is currently experiencing minor flooding. Otherwise, current forecast reflects these rivers saying within their banks, however, uncertainty in snowpack depth, temperature, and runoff potential could lead to minor flooding. Gusty winds at sea level ranging from 40 to 60 mph are likely along the southern panhandle through Friday night. This combination of weather hazards could lead to possible isolated landslides along steep slopes. Conditions for the possibility of flooding and possible isolated landslides will be maximized Friday night decrease by Saturday morning. Stream flows in rivers may quickly rise and may exceed flood levels. Heaviest rain for the Sunday system is possible during the morning hours with increasing wind gusts throughout the day. Wind gusts is likely to maximize overnight Sunday into Monday. This combination of factors, along with accumulation from the expected rain for today and Saturday. 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. Flooding may occur in poor drainage areas. Storm drains should be kept clear of debris as much as possible. All residents on or near mountain slopes should be prepared for possible landslides. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. &&
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