Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 09/14 3:13 PM AKDT – Tuesday 09/15 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
ESFAFC
Locations:
* Willow and Talkeetna * Rivers, creeks, and streams with headwaters along the western Talkeetna Mountains
Timing:
* This (Monday) evening through Wednesday afternoon. Heaviest rainfall expected late Tuesday morning through Tuesday night.
Rainfall:
* Rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches Monday through Wednesday likely won't be high enough for widespread flooding, but smaller tributaries draining the Talkeetnas including Willow Creek and the Little Susitna may reach bankfull.
Hydrologic Concerns:
* Many lower locations along rivers such as gravel bars and other spots popular for camping and recreating may become inundated with water with rivers reaching bankfull conditions.
* Heavy rain may result in localized ponding in low-lying areas and locations with poor drainage.
Next Steps:
* Residents along area streams as well as river users and recreators should anticipate higher than normal water levels and are advised to monitor weather and river forecasts.
* Send weather or flooding reports to inws.ncep.noaa.gov/report/ or by calling 1-907-266-5127.
* Reports on river conditions may be sent to the river forecast center by calling 1-907-266-5160.
Areas Impacted
- Lower Matanuska Valley
- Hatcher Pass
- Southern Susitna Valley
- Central Susitna Valley
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Kuskokwim Delta Advisories
Created by the NWS Anchorage WFO
‼ Coastal Flood Advisory and High Wind Advisory have been issued for Kuskokwim Delta including the coast and inland towards Bethel. A low pressure system approaching western Alaska will push strong southerly to westerly winds onshore for the Kuskokwim Delta today through Tuesday evening. Onshore wind gusts to 60 mph expected with water levels along the coast rising 1.5 to 4 feet above the normal highest tide line. Expect winds and water levels to diminish and recede by Wednesday morning. Stay tuned, check weather.gov/Anchorage #AKwx
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