Haines, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT
THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues to be possible.

* WHERE...The following areas, Chilkat, and Klehini Rivers Near
Haines

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rivers may rise out of their banks possibly causing
minor flooding of low lying areas near the rivers, especially near
Klukwan.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Warm temperatures are expected to occur in the northern
panhandle starting Sunday afternoon and last into early next
week. This is expected to increase runoff from the melting of
glacier ice and any remaining snow in the higher elevations.
This increased melt water runoff may cause area rivers to
reach minor flood stage possibly as early as late Monday
night now. Area rivers could then remain above minor flood
stage into Wednesday morning.


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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