Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 3 at 2:01AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 3, 2026 - 3:01am
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 11:15am
Description:
A stronger weather system is expected to move into the panhandle
Saturday into Sunday, bringing periods of moderate to heavy rain.
The peak of heavier rainfall is forecast to occur overnight Saturday
into Sunday, when rain rates could exceed 0.15 inches per hour.
Total rainfall accumulations for the event are expected to be
between 1.5 and 3.0 inches, with the greatest amounts in the central
panhandle. Upwards of 5 inches is possible for higher elevations.
Due to the abbreviated period of the heaviest rainfall, smaller
creeks and streams could rise quickly, but are not expected to flood.
In addition, this system will bring a period of gusty winds over
land Saturday night. Wind gusts could reach 30-35 MPH at times,
particularly for Prince of Wales Island, Annette Island, Metlaktla,
Ketchikan, and Sitka. Lower gusts are possible further inland and
into the central panhandle.
Area Description:
Glacier Bay; Eastern Chichagof Island; Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait; City and Borough of Sitka; Admiralty Island; City and Borough of Juneau; Petersburg Borough; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island; Prince of Wales Island; City and Borough of Wrangell; Ketchikan Gateway Borough; Annette Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov