Galena, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.

* WHERE...Including the following area, Galena.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday evening.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- An ice jam has been reported by the River Watch team along
the Yukon River near the mouth of the Yuki River. This
indicates that local ice is more resistant to breakup. As the
front progresses towards Galena residents should be prepared
for the possibility of an ice jam downstream of Galena
including near Bishop Rock.

- 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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...FLOOD ADVISORY FOR AN ICE JAM IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKDT
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam is expected.

* WHERE...Including the following areas, Yukon River including Ruby
to Big Eddy and upstream of there.

* WHEN...Until noon AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding in low-lying areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 729 PM AKDT, The River Watch Team reported an ice jam on
the Middle Yukon River near the mouth of the Yuki River.
Impounding water due to the ice jam may cause rapid river
rises upstream. Properties along River Road in Ruby may be
affected. High water has backed up from Ruby to upstream of
Big Eddy and may affect riverside structures and cabins.
- http://www.weather.gov/aprfc

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

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