Alakanuk, AK هشدارهای آب و هوایی

Flood Warning issued May 24 at 1:49PM AKDT until May 25 at 3:45PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Yukon River near Emmonak, Alakanuk, Nunam Iqua. * WHEN...Until 345 PM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Low-water crossings are inundated with water and may not be passable. Flooding as well as large blocks of ice being pushed onshore is possible. Water will remain high until the ice jam releases. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 930 AM AKDT, A trained river spotter reported that an ice jam that formed on Yukon River near Emmonak on Thursday remains in place. The river spotter reported that flooding of low lying areas in Emmonak is occuring, including the road to the airport. No structures are flooded in Emmonak as of Friday morning, but that could change if ice shifts and water levels rise again. Emmonak was reported to be at the same water level as was seen in the 2023 Break Up flood. An observer in Alakanuk reported at 11 AM AKDT Friday that widespread minor flooding was occuring, and that the water had risen 2 feet since Thursday. The road to the airport at Alakanuk was reported to have 4 inches of water over it. Water level at Alakanuk was reported to be 10 inches below the 2023 break up flood. - Flooding is now occuring at Emmonak and Alakanuk, Flooding is expected at Nunam Iqua. Water can rise rapidly. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Emmonak, Alakanuk and Nunam Iqua. - http://www.weather.gov/aprfc - Please stay tuned to NOAA weather radio or your favorite local weather news source for updates on this situation. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. Move valuable items to higher ground. Prepare for high water, and move to a safe location on high ground. Be aware that water can rise very rapidly with an ice jam and push ice onshore which could damage buildings.

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