Flood Watch: Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait

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Flood Watch — Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait Severity: Severe. Certainty: Possible. An atmospheric river, currently over the Yakutat area, is expected to continue through Tuesday. Multiple periods of heavy rain are expected for the Icy Strait corridor and northeast Gulf Coast, including the following communities: Yakutat, Elfin Cove, Pelican, Gustavus, Juneau. Elevated gusty winds are expected alongside this heavier rainfall, with the strongest winds from the southwest expected late Tuesday morning into Tuesday afternoon. Prolonged periods of moderate to heavy rain will produce significant river rises with the potential for at least minor flooding in Juneau and Gustavus. Ponding of water in low-lying areas is also possible. * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following areas, Eastern Gulf Coast and Northeast Gulf Coast. This includes the cities of Elfin Cove And Pelican. * WHEN...From 10 PM AKDT this evening through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. Low-water crossings may be flooded. Isolated landslides are possible in areas of steep terrain. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Rain totals for the Elfin Cove and Pelican area through and Tuesday evening range between 3-4 inches, with greater than 6 inches possible at elevations greater than 1000 ft. Coinciding with high rain rates, possibly exceeding 0.3 inches per hour, elevated wind gusts greater than 40 mph are expected at elevations greater than 500 ft.