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Alaska Moderate Wind Advisory | Effective 10/15/2026 22:24

Wind Advisory issued October 15 at 9:24PM AKDT until October 16 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Event: Wind Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Delta Junction and Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Areas: Southeast Fairbanks Census Area AK

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 22:24

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 05:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/15/2026 21:39

Special Weather Statement issued October 15 at 8:39PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Event: Special Weather Statement

Desc: An atmospheric river system will continue to bring multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to the area, with an additional 1.5 to 2.5 inches through Thursday night. Localized higher amounts are possible due to terrain effects. Overall the moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to last into the overnight hours with little...

Areas: Juneau City and Borough AK

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 21:39

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 05:45

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Alaska Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 10/15/2026 21:35

Flood Advisory issued October 15 at 8:35PM AKDT until October 17 at 1:30AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Event: Flood Advisory

Desc: An atmospheric river storm system moving into the panhandle is expected to bring heavy rainfall Thursday night into Friday morning. This longer duration of heavy rainfall with will allow for river and creek rises, with minor flooding of small streams expected going into Friday morning. * WHAT...Small stream flooding caused by...

Areas: Juneau City and Borough AK

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 21:35

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 05:45

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Alaska Severe Flood Watch | Effective 10/15/2026 21:29

Flood Watch issued October 15 at 8:29PM AKDT until October 16 at 1:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Event: Flood Watch

Desc: A stronger atmospheric river continues to move over the panhandle Thursday evening, lasting through Friday morning. Multiple waves moving up will bring persistent moderate to heavy rain for much of the southern half of the panhandle, with the heaviest rain expected through Thursday night. Elevated gusty winds are expected...

Areas: Ketchikan Gateway Borough AK

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Future

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 21:29

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 09:30

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Alaska Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 10/15/2026 21:16

Flood Advisory issued October 15 at 8:16PM AKDT until October 16 at 6:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Event: Flood Advisory

Desc: Heavy rain has fallen in and around Ketchikan through this afternoon and will continue into tonight. An additional 1 to 2.5 inches is expected by daybreak Friday. Reports of flooding and minor slides have been observed. Ketchikan Creek is at bankfull and could climb into minor flood stage tonight. * WHAT...Flooding caused by...

Areas: Ketchikan Gateway Borough AK

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 21:16

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 05:30

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

, Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/15/2026 20:59

Special Weather Statement issued October 15 at 7:59PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Event: Special Weather Statement

Desc: Through Friday morning, a series of fronts will bring multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall across the Alaska Panhandle. The second round of heavy rain is expected to bring an additional 0.5 to 1.5 inches tonight into Friday morning, with the higher end QPF amounts expected for Baranof and Admiralty Islands. More localized...

Areas: Haines Borough AK, Sitka City and Borough AK

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 20:59

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 05:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Alaska Severe High Wind Warning | Effective 10/15/2026 20:21

High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 7:21PM AKDT until October 16 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Event: High Wind Warning

Desc: * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Gusts up to 75 mph at elevations greater than 500 ft. * WHERE...Annette Island and Ketchikan Gateway Borough. * WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be...

Areas: Ketchikan Gateway Borough AK

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 20:21

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 04:30

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Alaska Minor Flood Advisory | Effective 10/15/2026 19:09

Flood Advisory issued October 15 at 6:09PM AKDT until October 16 at 6:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Event: Flood Advisory

Desc: Heavy rain has fallen in and around Ketchikan through this afternoon and will continue into tonight. An additional 1 to 3 inches is expected by daybreak Friday. Reports of flooding and minor slides have been observed. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...In and around Ketchikan. * WHEN...Until...

Areas: Ketchikan Gateway Borough AK

Severity: Minor

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 19:09

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 03:15

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Alaska Severe High Wind Warning | Effective 10/15/2026 16:41

High Wind Warning issued October 15 at 3:41PM AKDT until October 16 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

Event: High Wind Warning

Areas: Ketchikan Gateway Borough AK

Severity: Severe

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 16:41

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 00:45

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Alaska Moderate Winter Weather Advisory | Effective 10/15/2026 13:39

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 15 at 12:39PM AKDT until October 16 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Event: Winter Weather Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Central and Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast. * WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility below one half mile at...

Areas: North Slope Borough AK

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 13:39

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 08:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

Alaska Moderate Winter Weather Advisory | Effective 10/15/2026 13:38

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 15 at 12:38PM AKDT until October 17 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

Event: Winter Weather Advisory

Desc: * WHAT...Snow and gusty winds expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches with locally higher amounts above pass level. Winds gusting up to around 30 to 40 mph. * WHERE...Dalton, Elliott, and Steese Highway Summits, White Mountains, and Higher Terrain South of the Yukon River. * WHEN...Until 10 AM AKDT Saturday. *...

Areas: Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area AK

Severity: Moderate

Urgency: Expected

Effective: Thursday, October 15, 2026 - 13:38

Expires: Friday, October 16, 2026 - 08:00

Sender: w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov

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