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Gale Warning
Issued: 8:49 PM Jan. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight AKST tonight. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 AM AKST Sunday. * 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: 8:49 PM Jan. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 6 AM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 55 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. * WHERE...Clarence Strait. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until midnight AKST tonight. For the Gale Warning, from midnight tonight to 6 AM AKST Sunday. * 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 Watch
Issued: 6:26 PM 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 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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Around 2.5 to 5.5 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. Around 0.75 to 1.5 inches with possibly locally higher amounts, particularly near Ketchikan and Metlakatla, of rain is expected through Saturday evening before the incoming surge of moisture. 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 falling, but are expected to rise again Sunday. There is continued uncertainty for exceedence of flood stage based on how the snowpack at upper elevations will respond to the incoming rain. 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 going forward will be maximized Sunday morning as the heaviest rates and wind gusts up to 50 mph at sea level. This combination of factors, along with accumulation from the expected rain for today and Saturday. Additionally, stream flows in rivers may quickly rise and may exceed flood levels. 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. &&
Flood Advisory
Issued: 5:38 PM Jan. 10, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM AKST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues. * WHERE...Ward Lake near areas near the Ward Lake recreational area. * WHEN...Until 600 PM AKST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 833 AM AKST, Rapid snowmelt is also occurring and will combine with rain to cause minor flooding. Minor flooding is ongoing, especially near Ward Lake. Between 4 and 6 inches of rain has fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are possible through Saturday afternoon. Another round of heavier rainfall expected Saturday night moving into Sunday with additional rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 3.5 inches. - For Lake Connell Dam: At 8:30am the stage was 252.5 feet. Flood Stage is 252 feet. Impacts: At 251 feet: Water will begin to approach low lying areas of trails and picnic areas around Ward Lake. At 252 feet: 2 feet of water will be going over the emergency spillway which will produce minor flooding of areas around the Ward Lake recreation area with trails and Last Chance campground being inundated. At 254.0 feet: Moderate flooding will occur around the Ward Lake recreation area with significant flooding of campgrounds and trails. Water will be over the road near the bridge across Ward Creek with possible debris impacting the bridge. 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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