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Special Weather Statement
Issued: 6:06 PM Oct. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN AND GUSTY WINDS THIS WEEKEND... A stronger weather system is expected to move into the panhandle Saturday into Sunday, bringing periods of moderate to heavy rain. The peak of heavier rainfall is forecast to occur overnight Saturday into Sunday, when rain rates could exceed 0.15 inches per hour. Total rainfall accumulations for the event are expected to be between 1.5 and 3.0 inches, with the greatest amounts in the central panhandle. Upwards of 5 inches is possible for higher elevations. Due to the abbreviated period of the heaviest rainfall, smaller creeks and streams could rise quickly, but are not expected to flood. In addition, this system will bring a period of gusty winds over land Saturday night. Several wind advisories have been issued, primarily for the coastal locations, however, wind gusts are expected between 25-30 mph for inland areas such as Wrangell, Kake, Ketchikan, Hoonah, Gustavus, Petersburg, and Juneau.
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:55 PM Oct. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM AKDT SUNDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. * WHERE...Northern Chatham Strait. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 10 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions. &&
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