Petersburg, AK Severe Weather Alertstar_ratehome

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...The following areas, Prince of Wales, Southern Inner
Channels and Central Inner Channels. This includes the cities of
Petersburg, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay,
Wrangell, Ketchikan, And Metlakatla.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Sunday.

* 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...
- This watch is in effect due to forecasted 3 hour rainfall
rates exceeding 0.75 inches per hour Saturday night and storm
total rainfall near 8 inches for the mountains/higher terrain
by Sunday night.


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.

Isolated landslides are possible in areas of steep terrain.

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

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