12:57 PM
— July 21st, 1:00 PM
We are monitoring the potential for a coastal storm around
Thursday of this week. There is high uncertainty with the track of
the storm as it could be anywhere from the Yukon Delta to Bering
Strait. Fortunately, it doesn't appear to be a storm that would
come with major impacts. However, there is a chance for minor
coastal impacts and high surf due to gusty southeast winds during
the first half of the storm, then west-northwest winds as the low
passes through. We will continue to update as necessary
throughout the week.
12:57 PM
— July 21st, 1:00 PM
We are monitoring the potential for a coastal storm around
Thursday of this week. There is high uncertainty with the track of
the storm as it could be anywhere from the Yukon Delta to Bering
Strait. Fortunately, it doesn't appear to be a storm that would
come with major impacts. However, there is a chance for minor
coastal impacts and high surf due to gusty west-southwest winds.
We will continue to update as necessary throughout the week.
11:55 AM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Hot temperatures as high as 85 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Fortymile Country.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot
temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses.
11:55 AM
— 8:00 PM
* WHAT...Hot temperatures between 85 and 90 degrees expected.
* WHERE...Yukon Flats.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot
temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Warmest temperatures will be away from the
Yukon River.
3:54 PM
— July 22nd, 12:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Yentna River.
* WHEN...Until noon AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Water could enter a few low-lying cabins along the Yentna River,
particularly near Lake Creek.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 346 PM AKDT, the river gauge on the Yentna River indicates
rises in water levels from heavy rain across the advisory
area. Minor flooding is expected to continue or begin
shortly, especially along the Yentna River near Lake Creek.
- Anticipate water levels along the Yentna River to continue
rising before reaching a crest Tuesday afternoon. Water will
then slowly recede below minor flood levels by around
Wednesday night.
- For Yentna River at Lake Creek:
At 2:50pm the stage was 20.9 feet.
Flood Stage is 20.5 feet.
Forecast: A crest around 22.0 feet is expected around 4:00pm
Tuesday.
Impacts:
At 20.5 feet: Anglers Inn & King Point Lodges will have water
in several cabins.
At 22.0 feet: Several lodges and resorts will have water in a
number of cabins with water also encroaching the main lodge
buildings.
For Yentna River near Yentna Station:
At 3:59pm the stage was 18.1 feet.
Forecast: A crest around 21.6 feet is expected around 10:00pm
Tuesday.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- If you live near or along Yentna River, stay alert and be
prepared to take action.
3:45 PM
— July 22nd, 10:00 AM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Skwentna River.
* WHEN...Until 1000 AM AKDT Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Dangerous flows over low-water crossings.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 341 PM AKDT, the river gauge at Skwentna indicates rises
in water levels from heavy rain across the advisory area.
Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly,
especially near Skwentna River. Between 2.5 and 3.5 inches of
rain have fallen.
- For Skwentna River at Skwentna:
At 11:30am the stage was 40.2 feet.
Flood Stage is 42.0 feet.
Forecast: A crest around 43.3 feet is expected around 4:00am
Tuesday.
Impacts:
At 41.5 feet: Water starts to flow over low spots on the road
which is adjacent to an active slough.
At 43.5 feet: Water starts to encroach some houses located
near the active slough on the east side of town.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
- If you live near or along the Skentna River stay alert and be
prepared to take action.
July 19th, 11:43 AM
— 10:00 PM
ESFAFC
* Yentna, Skwentna and Susitna River basins
* Tonight through Monday Night
Rainfall:
* Widespread rainfall of 1.5 to 2.5 inches of rain is expected in
the Susitna Valley through Monday Night.
Hydrologic Concerns:
* Expect sharp rises on many small streams and rivers. Crests are
expected to occur late Monday night into Tuesday for most streams
and rivers, including the Yentna at Lake Creek.
* 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.
Gates of the Arctic National Park
Avoid travel near the lower Tingayguk River and Wolf Creek. Two separate incidents have occurred, one resulting in a bear obtaining food and in another a bear charged a packrafter. This is a potentially dangerous situation. Avoid these areas if possible.
Gates of the Arctic National Park
Anaktuvuk Pass Ranger Station is Temporarily Closed until August 7 to facilitate Ranger patrols of Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve. These closures occur several times each summer.
Gates of the Arctic National Park
Self-Service information, park stamps and backcountry orientation are available on the covered porch at the visitor center. Rangers will return to Bettles on August 7 upon completion of scheduled backcountry patrols.