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Flood Statement
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
418 AM AKDT Wed Aug 5 2026

AKZ745-072100-
/O.CON.PAFC.FA.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260807T2100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Western Susitna Valley AK-
418 AM AKDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM AKDT FRIDAY...

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

* WHERE...Yentna River including Lake Creek.

* WHEN...Until 100 PM AKDT Friday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams
  continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 359 AM AKDT, The river gauge at the Yentna River at Lake
    Creek indicates rises in water levels from heavy rain across
    the warned area. Flooding is ongoing. Trees and debris larger
    than telephone poles have been observed flowing down the
    river. Between 1.0 and 2.5 inches of rain have fallen.
    Additional rainfall amounts of up to 0.5 inch are possible
    with higher amounts possible in the upper Yentna Basin.
  - For Yentna River at Lake Creek:
    At 3:50am the stage was 22.4 feet.
    Flood Stage is 20.5 feet.
    Forecast: Cresting Wednesday morning above 22 feet.

    Impacts:
    Between 21 and 22 feet, several lodges may have water in or
    around low-lying cabins.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

LAT...LON 6177 15080 6192 15115 6199 15108 6201 15088
      6186 15067


$$

PP

Flood Statement
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
418 AM AKDT Wed Aug 5 2026

AKZ747-060100-
/O.CON.PAFC.FA.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260806T0100Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Central Susitna Valley AK-
418 AM AKDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.

* WHERE...Petersville Area

* WHEN...Until 500 PM AKDT Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
  and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water
  crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
  - At 359 AM AKDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges
    indicated scattered rain showers continue across the warned
    area. Flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly.
    Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. Additional
    rainfall amounts of up to 0.5 inches are possible.
  - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

Turn around, don`t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are
potentially dangerous in heavy rain. Do not attempt to cross flooded
roads. Find an alternate route.

&&

LAT...LON 6257 15076 6255 15048 6238 15048 6232 15052
      6228 15056 6221 15062 6218 15070 6222 15077
      6231 15083 6238 15098 6245 15108 6253 15105


$$

PP


Small Craft Advisory


Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Aug 5 2026

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ803-060200-
Kwikpak Pass to Cape Stephens out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...S winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft subsiding. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...S winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.THU...S winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...N winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Aug 5 2026

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ804-060200-
Cape Stephens to Moses Point out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...S winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers.
.THU...S winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Aug 5 2026

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ805-060200-
Moses Point to Sledge Island out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...S winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...S winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers.
.THU...S winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...W winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...S winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Aug 5 2026

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ807-060200-
Wales to Cape Espenberg out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...SE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...SE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...W winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...SE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Aug 5 2026

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ852-060200-
Norton Sound greater than 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

.TODAY...S winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...S winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers.
.THU...S winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.THU NIGHT...SW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...SW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT...SE winds 5 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...E winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.

$$

Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Wed Aug 5 2026

Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

PKZ856-060200-
Wales to Cape Thompson greater than 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Wed Aug 5 2026

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING...

.TODAY...E winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...SE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NW winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...W winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...S winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.

$$

Aug 26

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