Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 23 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 6:00am
Expires:
August 23, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
An incoming system will move over the panhandle Sunday into Monday,
bringing extended periods of moderate to heavy rain for the southern
panhandle. Highest rain rates are expected during Sunday evening
into Monday possibly reaching around 0.3 inches per hour, primarily
for Ketchikan, Metlakatla, and Misty Fjords. Rainfall totals could
be as high as 2 to 3.5 inches by Monday afternoon. Confidence has
increased on heavy rain over Annette Island and Ketchikan areas with
highest rain totals near Misty Fjords. Small streams and rivers may
rise, but no flooding is expected at this time.
Area Description:
Ketchikan Gateway Borough; Annette Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov