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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 2:41 AM Feb. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to
20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to
11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Clarence Strait.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM AKST
Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM AKST
Wednesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 6
PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 2:41 AM Feb. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to
20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to
11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Clarence Strait.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM AKST
Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM AKST
Wednesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 6
PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

Gale Warning
Issued: 2:41 AM Feb. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM AKST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 10 to
20 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. For the Gale
Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and
seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
southeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to
11 ft expected.

* WHERE...Clarence Strait.

* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 3 AM AKST
Wednesday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 9 AM AKST
Wednesday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 9 AM to 6
PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

Flood Advisory
Issued: 1:53 AM Feb. 4, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM AKST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.

* WHERE...Ward Lake near areas near the Ward Lake recreational area.

* WHEN...Until 300 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 445 PM AKST, gauge reports indicated heavy rain across the
advisory area. Minor flooding is expected to begin shortly,
especially near Ward Lake. Between 1.5 and 2.0 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 3.0 inches
are possible.

- For Lake Connell Dam:
At 8:00am Tuesday morning the stage was 251.8 feet.
Flood Stage is 252.0 feet.

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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