Flood Warning
Flood Warning
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
310 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
AKZ829-180600-
/O.NEW.PAFG.FA.W.0008.260516T2310Z-260518T0600Z/
/00000.0.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
310 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...FLOOD WARNING FOR HIGH WATER AND HEAVY ICE RUNS IN EFFECT UNTIL
10 PM AKDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues.
* WHERE...Galena and Koyukuk.
* WHEN...Until 1000 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 300 PM AKDT, public reports continued minor flooding in
the region. High water and heavy ice runs along the Yukon
River and Koyukuk River will result in minor flooding impacts
in Galena and Koyukuk. River Watch reports the Yukon River
breakup front is approaching Grayling.
- The Yukon River gage at Galena is reporting 124.5 feet as of
0730 AM AKDT Saturday May 16th which is in the minor flooding
category.
- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services, law
enforcement, or to the National Weather Service when you can do so
safely.
&&
LAT...LON 6474 15620 6462 15614 6456 15685 6496 15821
6498 15747
$$
MacKay
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
921 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
AKZ937-180000-
/O.CON.PAFG.FW.W.0003.260516T1800Z-260518T0600Z/
Delta Junction-
921 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SUNDAY...
* AFFECTED AREA...Delta Junction.
* TIMING...From 10 AM Saturday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday. The primary
threat periods will be Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon.
RH values will recover overnight Saturday into Sunday.
* WINDS...South 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.
* HUMIDITY...As low as 20 percent Saturday afternoon and again
Sunday afternoon. RH values should recover into the 40 to 50 percent
range Saturday night.
* TEMPERATURES...Highs in the lower 60s. Lows in the upper 30s.
* IMPACTS...Critical fire weather conditions are expected this
weekend due to a combination of low relative humidity, gusty
winds, and dry fuels. Any new fire starts or existing fires
may spread rapidly.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that conditions are occurring or will
occur which could lead to the development of large and dangerous
fires. It is directed toward fire agencies, and through them, to
the public.
Please advise the appropriate officials or fire crews in the
field of this Red Flag Warning.
&&
$$
Small Craft Advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
309 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ765-171200-
North and West of Nunivak Island-
309 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SUNDAY...
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SUN...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
309 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ767-171200-
Saint Matthew Island Waters-
309 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 11 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 25 kt E of Saint Matthew Island... NE 30 kt W
of Saint Matthew Island. Seas in ice free waters 11 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.WED...E wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast...UPDATED
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
918 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ724-170630-
Northwest Prince William Sound-
918 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...
.TODAY...E wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
3 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft building to 7 ft after
midnight. Rain.
.SUN...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast...UPDATED
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
918 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ740-170630-
Cook Inlet North of Kalgin Island-
918 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...
.TODAY...NE wind 10 kt becoming E 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3
ft building to 5 ft in the afternoon.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt becoming NE 30 kt after midnight. Seas 5
ft building to 8 ft after midnight.
.SUN...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat May 16 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.
PKZ801-170200-
Etolin Strait to Dall Point out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...E winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...E winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...S winds 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...S winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ802-170200-
Dall Point to Kwikpak Pass out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...E winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...SE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...E winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED...S winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat May 16 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.
PKZ816-170200-
South Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...E winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...SE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ817-170200-
North Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...E winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat May 16 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.
PKZ850-170200-
Etolin Strait to Kwemeluk Pass from 15 to 90 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...E winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...E winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...SE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ854-170200-
Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TODAY...E winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft subsiding.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...SE winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Brisk Wind Advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat May 16 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.
PKZ851-170200-
Southwest of Saint Lawrence Island from 15 to 100 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH LATE
TONIGHT...
.TODAY...NE winds 25 kt.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 25 kt.
.SUN...NE winds 25 kt.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt.
.MON...E winds 20 kt.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 15 kt.
.TUE...NE winds 15 kt.
.WED...E winds 15 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
345 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ815-170200-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point out to 15 NM-
345 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...SE winds 10 kt becoming W.
.TONIGHT...E winds 5 kt.
.SUN...E winds 5 kt.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt.
.MON...NE winds 10 kt.
.MON NIGHT...E winds 15 kt.
.TUE...E winds 25 kt.
.WED...E winds 20 kt.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Arctic Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
345 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
Arctic 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.
PKZ861-170200-
Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point from 15 to 75 NM-
345 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...BRISK WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...SE winds 15 kt.
.TONIGHT...S winds 10 kt.
.SUN...E winds 5 kt.
.SUN NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt.
.MON...NE winds 10 kt.
.MON NIGHT...NE winds 10 kt.
.TUE...E winds 20 kt.
.WED...E winds 20 kt.
$$
May 26
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1218 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
AKZ837-180000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Delta Junction-
Including the cities of Fort Greely, Delta Junction, and Deltana
1218 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Delta Junction.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Low relative humidity and gusty winds
combined with dry fuels will lead to critical fire weather
conditions, particularly Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1218 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
AKZ847-172100-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WI.Y.0011.260517T0600Z-260517T2100Z/
Northern Denali Borough-
Including the cities of Kantishna, the Parks Highway from MP
237 to MP 288, Denali National Park, Anderson, and Healy
1218 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM AKDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Windy Pass.
* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1218 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
AKZ849-180000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp-
Including the cities of Donnelly Dome, Black Rapids, and the
Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP 259
1218 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM AKDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp.
* WHEN...Until 10 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
BB
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1023 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
AKZ701-170900-
/O.EXB.PAFC.WI.Y.0012.260517T0000Z-260517T0900Z/
Anchorage-
Including the cities of Eklutna, Anchorage, and Eagle River
1023 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM AKDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and
affect outdoor events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase through today, with the
strongest winds expected during the evening hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling, especially for high profile vehicles.
Secure outdoor objects like canopies and light outdoor furniture.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1023 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
AKZ702-170915-
/O.EXT.PAFC.WI.Y.0012.260517T0000Z-260517T2100Z/
Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River-
Including the cities of Upper Eagle River, Indian, and Anchorage
Hillside
1023 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM AKDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 50 to 65 mph
expected. Isolated gusts up to 75 mph are possible.
* WHERE...Anchorage and Eagle River Hillsides.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and
affect outdoor events.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds and worst conditions are
expected from this evening through late Sunday morning, with a
chance for isolated gusts up to 75 mph.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling, especially for high profile vehicles.
Secure outdoor objects like canopies and light outdoor furniture.
&&
$$
Chen
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1023 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
AKZ711-170900-
/O.EXB.PAFC.WI.Y.0012.260517T0000Z-260517T0900Z/
Lower Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Wasilla, Big Lake, and Palmer
1023 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM AKDT
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Lower Matanuska Valley, including Palmer and Wasilla.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 AM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and
affect outdoor events. Strong winds may loft glacial silt from the
Matanuska River and lead to periods of reduced visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will increase through today, with the
strongest winds expected during the evening hours.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use caution while traveling, especially for high profile vehicles.
Secure outdoor objects like canopies and light outdoor furniture.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
215 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
AKZ818-180600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
/00000.0.IJ.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Including the cities of Candle, Buckland, and Deering
215 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH FOR AN ICE JAM NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues to be possible.
* WHERE...Buckland.
* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Water backing up behind the ice jam along with snowmelt
in the region will result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams,
and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams
may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Local reports from Buckland indicated an ice jam on the
Buckland River above the community of Buckland. As of early
Saturday morning water is still over some roads. In addition
lakes are bankfull in the region. Because this ice jam is
upriver, flood potential could become more significant when
the jam releases.
- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
- If you live near or along the Buckland River stay alert and be
prepared to take action.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
215 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
AKZ829-180600-
/O.EXT.PAFG.FA.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260518T0600Z/
/00000.0.SM.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Including the cities of Nulato, Ruby, Galena, Kaltag, and Koyukuk
215 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...FLOOD WATCH FOR HIGH WATER AND HEAVY ICE RUNS NOW IN EFFECT
THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by high water and heavy ice runs continues
to be possible.
* WHERE...Middle Yukon Valley. This includes the cities of Galena,
Nulato, Kaltag, and Koyukuk.
* WHEN...Through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...High water may result in flooding of rivers, creeks,
streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- River Watch reports the Yukon River breakup front is
approaching Grayling. High water and heavy ice runs along the
Yukon River may result in flooding.
The Yukon River gage at Galena is reporting 124.5 feet as of
0730 AM AKDT Saturday May 16th which is in the minor flooding
category.
- Http://www.weather.gov/aprfc
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.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
&&
$$
Special Weather Statement
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
540 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
AKZ701-703-704-721>727-170200-
Anchorage-East Turnagain Arm-Portage-Southern Kachemak Bay-
SW Kenai Peninsula-NW Kenai Peninsula-Skilak Lake-
Southern Kenai Mtns-Interior Kenai Peninsula-Turnagain Pass-
Including the cities of Anchorage, Eagle River, Eklutna,
Girdwood, Portage, Seldovia, Halibut Cove, Nanwalek, Homer,
Anchor Point, Ninilchik, Clam Gulch, Kenai, Soldotna, Sterling,
Nikiski, Cooper Landing, Skilak Lake, Seward, Moose Pass,
Summit Lake, Hope, and Turnagain Pass
540 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...GULF LOW WILL BRING UNSEASONABLY STRONG WINDS TO PORTIONS OF
SOUTHCENTRAL...
Unseasonably strong winds will develop Saturday in response to a
storm system moving northward through the Gulf of Alaska. Strong,
gusty winds will develop along Turnagain Arm and Portage Valley
late Saturday morning with winds increasing across the Anchorage
Bowl by Saturday afternoon. The strongest winds are expected along
the west side of the Anchorage Bowl. Strong winds will also
develop across the southern end of the Kenai Peninsula, including
Homer. For interior Kenai Peninsula, gusty winds are possible
along east- west roadways/valleys with lighter winds along the
north-south roadways/valleys.
** Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle,
or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted
objects.
Expected wind gusts Saturday through Sunday morning:
Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph
Gusts of 30 to 45 mph (isolated gusts to 55 mph along Turnagain
Arm and Portage)
$$
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
540 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
AKZ711-170200-
Lower Matanuska Valley-
Including the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, and Big Lake
540 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...GULF LOW WILL BRING UNSEASONABLY STRONG WINDS TO PORTIONS OF
SOUTHCENTRAL...
Unseasonably strong winds will develop Saturday in response to a
storm system moving northward through the Gulf of Alaska. Strong,
gusty winds will develop along the Knik River Valley with gusty
winds working into Palmer and Butte areas by Saturday afternoon.
Gusty winds could loft dust resulting in periods of blowing dust
and reduced visibilities.
** Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle,
or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted objects.
Be prepared for reduced visibilities due to blowing dust.
Expected wind gusts Saturday through Sunday morning:
Sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph
Gusts of 35 to 50 mph (isolated gusts to 55 mph)
$$
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
National Weather Service ANCHORAGE AK
540 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
AKZ728-735-170200-
West Prince William Sound & Whittier-Cordova-
Including the cities of Whittier, Chenega, Cordova, and Tatitlek
540 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...GULF LOW WILL BRING UNSEASONABLY STRONG WINDS TO PRINCE WILLIAM
SOUND...
Unseasonably gusty winds will develop late Saturday in response
to a storm system moving northward through the Gulf of Alaska.
Strong, gusty winds are expected to move into Prince William Sound
and along the northern Gulf Coast by late Saturday afternoon with
strong winds lingering through Sunday. The strongest winds will
remain over the northern Gulf waters but gusty winds are expected
to work into the immediate coastal areas, including Cordova. Gusty
winds are also anticipated along Passage Canal and Whittier.
** Please use caution if driving or towing a high profile vehicle,
or if planning any outdoor activities with easily lofted
objects.
Expected wind gusts Saturday afternoon through Sunday:
Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph
Gusts of 30 to 45 mph
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Hydrologic Outlook
Hydrologic Outlook
AKZ832-833-846-180600-
Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1200 PM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...HYDROLOGIC OUTLOOK IN EFFECT FOR THE YUKON RIVER...
...Locations Impacted...
Fort Yukon, Beaver, Stevens Village, Rampart and Tanana.
High water due to snowmelt continues to make its way down the Yukon
River, which will eventually encounter the breakup front which is
approaching Grayling. High water may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
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Hydrologic Outlook
AKZ830-180600-
Hydrologic Outlook
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1158 AM AKDT Sat May 16 2026
...HYDROLOGIC OUTLOOK IN EFFECT FOR THE LOWER YUKON RIVER...
...Locations Impacted...
Lower Yukon, including Grayling, Anvik and Holy Cross.
River Watch reports the Yukon River breakup front is approaching
Grayling. High water and heavy ice runs along the Lower Yukon may
result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying
and flood-prone locations.
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