Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 10/16/2026 05:41

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 4:41AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
October 16, 2026 - 5:41am
Expires: 
October 16, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description: 
An atmospheric river system will continue to bring multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall to the area, with an additional 1.0 to 1.5 inches through Friday morning. Localized higher amounts are possible due to terrain effects. Overall the moderate to heavy rainfall is expected to persist through the morning hours before starting to diminish later this morning. Montana Creek and Jordan Creek are expected to reach bankfull Friday morning, after these rounds of heavy rainfall. Other creeks and rivers in the Juneau area will still see rises through this morning, however no flooding is anticipated for other streams at this time.
Area Description: 
City and Borough of Juneau
Forcast Office: 
NWS Juneau AK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov