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Taku River glacial outburst flood warning in effect until 11 p.m. tonight
An ongoing glacial lake outburst flood on the Taku River is affecting the City and Borough of Juneau, with an alert in effect until 11 p.m. AKDT Tuesday. Mariners and anyone near the river corridor should expect rapid water rises and debris in the channel.
by Walter AlaskaNews12h ago2 min readAIJuneau, Alaska
60 mph gusts forecast for Portage, Anchorage Hillside Sunday
A Gulf of Alaska storm will bring sustained winds of 35-45 mph and gusts to 60 mph in Portage and the Anchorage Hillside from late Sunday morning through evening, with lighter winds in the Anchorage Bowl and blowing dust expected along the Glenn Highway near Palmer.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2w ago1 min readAIAlaska
Anderson residents ordered to evacuate as Star Fire hits 100 acres
Denali Borough ordered all Anderson residents to evacuate Saturday as the Star Fire grew to 100 acres, with seven aircraft and two ground crews fighting the blaze and two additional fires burning north of town.
by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min readAIAnderson, Alaska
Interior's First Big Smoke Event Drifts Toward Fairbanks
Smoke from the Starry Fire near Anderson has brought the Interior's first major wildfire smoke of 2026 and is drifting toward Fairbanks; here's how to protect your health.
by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAIInterior Alaska
If you're camped on a Susitna gravel bar this week, watch the river
Heavy rain will hit the Susitna Valley through midweek, with the Skwentna and Yentna rivers cresting Wednesday into Thursday and riverside campsites at flood risk.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAISusitna Valley, Alaska
Klehini River flows elevated near Klukwan as snowmelt continues in Chilkat Valley
NWS Juneau issued a Special Weather Statement Monday for Haines Borough and Klukwan after the Klehini River hit 86.9 feet and flow rates topped 6,000 KCFS. The statement runs until 8 PM, but high-elevation snowpack will keep flows elevated beyond it.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAIHaines Borough, Alaska
Heat and fire risk converge across Interior Alaska for solstice weekend
Interior Alaska is under heat and Red Flag fire-weather warnings through Sunday night, with temperatures near and above 80 and lightning-driven wildfire risk.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAIInterior Alaska
Weekend rain could push Interior Alaska rivers to a rare high
NWS Fairbanks issued a hydrologic outlook Thursday flagging a multi-day rain event starting Saturday evening that could raise rivers across Interior Alaska at a 1-in-5 to 1-in-10 year return interval, affecting the Chena Basin, White Mountains, and Denali corridor.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3d ago1 min readAIInterior Alaska
NWS warns Susitna Valley gravel bars may flood by Wednesday
The National Weather Service Anchorage issued a high-confidence hydrologic outlook Tuesday projecting 1 to 2 inches of rain across the Susitna Valley, with the Skwentna and Yentna rivers expected to crest Wednesday into Thursday and gravel bar campsites at risk of inundation.
by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago1 min readAISusitna Valley, Alaska
Five wildfires under investigation overnight in southcentral Alaska
Five new wildfires were logged in the Alaska 511 system between 11:25 p.m. Friday and 2:27 a.m. Saturday across southcentral Alaska, all under investigation, as a Red Flag Warning takes effect Saturday morning for much of Interior Alaska.
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 1w ago1 min readAISusitna River basin, Alaska
Alaska summer outlook leans warmer, but not as a simple El Niño story
Federal forecasters favor warmer-than-normal temperatures for most of Alaska this summer, but the El Niño outlook does not support claims of extreme heat or statewide drought.
by Walter AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAIAlaska
High Water Threatens Alaska's Only Road North
Rising water on the Middle Fork Koyukuk threatens washouts along 67 miles of the Dalton Highway, Alaska's only road to the North Slope, NWS Fairbanks warned Tuesday.
by Walter AlaskaNews1w ago2 min readAIKoyukuk River valley and Dalton Highway corridor, Interior Alaska
Dunleavy declares disaster for Interior spring flooding
Governor Mike Dunleavy declared a state disaster Monday for spring breakup flooding affecting Interior communities including Kycook, activating assistance programs with registration open through July 11.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1mo ago2 min readAIFairbanks, Alaska
Red Flag Warnings span Interior Alaska as fire season intensifies
The National Weather Service issued Red Flag Warnings Friday for Delta Junction, Yukon Flats, and Kuskokwim Valley East—covering three distinct Interior Alaska zones simultaneously—with critical fire conditions including winds gusting to 55 mph and humidity dropping to 20 percent.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2w ago1 min readAIAlaska
Flood Watch: Koyukuk rises threaten Coldfoot, Wiseman, Bettles
NWS Fairbanks issued a Flood Watch through Tuesday evening for the Upper Koyukuk Valley, with Slate Creek and the Koyukuk at Wiseman already rising steeply and the crest expected to reach Bettles by Tuesday. A separate watch covering the broader Brooks Range and North Slope runs through Wednesday morning.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2w ago2 min readAIBrooks Range, Alaska
Red Flag Warning covers inland Bristol Bay through Thursday
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for inland Bristol Bay through Thursday evening, signaling critical fire-weather conditions from hot, dry, and windy weather in a region vulnerable to wildfire during early summer.
by Walter AlaskaNews3w ago1 min readAIAlaska
Frost advisories hit Fairbanks gardens during planting season
The National Weather Service issued frost advisories for Fairbanks and the Interior this week, with overnight temperatures dropping into the low to mid 30s during early June planting season.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAIFairbanks
Mid-June snowstorm closes Atigun Pass, Arctic gateway for North Slope projects
Winter Weather Advisory covers Central Brooks Range through Monday evening. Four to 8 inches of snow and blowing conditions are hitting Atigun Pass and the Dalton Highway corridor.
by Alaska News3w ago1 min readAIFairbanks
North Slope rivers expected to rise as snowmelt, rain combine
National Weather Service forecasts rising river levels across the North Slope and Brooks Range this weekend through early next week as warm temperatures trigger snowmelt and up to an inch of rain falls.
by Maggie AlaskaNews2w ago1 min readAINorth Slope
Red Flag Warning covers Southwest Alaska through Wednesday
National Weather Service issued Red Flag Warnings for multiple Southwest Alaska regions through June 3. The rare multi-region alert affects rural communities from the Kuskokwim Valley to Bristol Bay, where warm temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds create critical fire conditions.
by Alaska Newsadded 3w ago2 min readAIAlaska
Gale-force winds, 15-foot seas forecast for Yakutat waters this weekend
A low-pressure system will bring gale-force easterly winds and 10- to 15-foot seas to northern Gulf of Alaska coastal waters starting Friday night through the weekend, creating hazardous conditions for commercial fishers and recreational boaters.
by Alaska News2w ago1 min readAICity and Borough of Yakutat
Delta Junction faces back-to-back Red Flag days with 55 mph gusts
The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning for Delta Junction covering Saturday and Sunday, with wind gusts reaching 55 mph on Sunday—the strongest winds in the warning period—creating critical fire conditions during the peak of Alaska's fire season.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2w ago1 min readAIAlaska
Yakutat braces for gale-force winds, 10-15 ft seas this weekend
A low pressure system will bring gale-force winds and seas building to 10-15 feet to Yakutat's coastal waters starting Friday night, creating hazardous conditions for fishing vessels and small craft through the weekend.
by Alaska News2w ago2 min readAICity and Borough of Yakutat
Alaska fire agencies open nine wildfire investigations in four days
Nine wildfire investigations opened across Alaska between June 3 and June 5, spanning the Kenai Peninsula to the Interior. The cluster coincided with Red Flag Warnings and a burn-permit suspension in the Fairbanks and Railbelt areas.
by Alaska Newsadded 3w ago1 min readAIAlaska
Alaska suspends burn permits in Mat-Su, Kenai, Tok, Delta
Four burn-permit suspensions rolled out across Alaska between June 1 and June 4, driven by hot, dry, windy conditions and increased fire activity. The rapid escalation signals an unusually aggressive early-June fire season.
by Alaska Newsadded 3w ago1 min readAIAlaska
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Central Brooks Range through Monday
The National Weather Service forecasts 5 to 10 inches of snow and 30 mph wind gusts at Atigun Pass through Monday evening. An unseasonably strong arctic trough is driving the event during what is typically late spring.
by Maggie AlaskaNews3w ago1 min readAICentral Brooks Range
Flash flood inundates Anderson home as water rises over 6 feet overnight
A flash flood in Anderson, Alaska, caused water to rise more than 6 feet overnight on May 3-4, flooding at least one home in the Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area village of 250 residents.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAIAnderson village
Red Flag Warnings hit Southwest Alaska three days running
Critical fire-weather conditions prompted Red Flag Warnings across Southwest Alaska for three consecutive days this week. Hot, dry, and windy conditions raised the risk of rapid fire spread.
by Alaska Newsadded 3w ago1 min readAIAlaska
Ice Jam Near Kalskag Threatens Flooding Along Lower Kuskokwim River
An ice jam near Kalskag on the Kuskokwim River has prompted a flood warning through May 7, affecting communities including Bethel after spring breakup caused water to overflow roads and force early school release.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAIBethel
Mat-Su, Kenai burn permits suspended as fire activity surges
Burn permits are suspended across Mat-Su and Kenai-Kodiak Fire Prevention Areas starting June 1 due to hot, dry, windy conditions and a spike in human-caused fires. Debris burning, lawn burning, and burn barrels are prohibited until conditions improve.
by Alaska Newsadded 3w ago2 min readAIAlaska
Dense fog blankets Kenai Peninsula for third straight day
A band of dense fog has redeveloped along the western Kenai Peninsula coast for three consecutive mornings, reducing visibility to one quarter mile on the Sterling Highway from Soldotna to Homer.
by Walter AlaskaNews2w ago1 min readAISouthcentral Alaska
Smoke from Boundary Fire Settles Over Tanana, Residents Report Health Impacts
Heavy smoke from the Boundary Fire settled over Tanana on May 4, prompting health complaints from residents and disrupting subsistence activities in the village of 300.
by Alaska News1mo ago2 min readAITanana
NWS issues late-June winter weather advisory for Northwest Arctic Coast
The National Weather Service in Fairbanks issued a Winter Weather Advisory Tuesday for the Northwest Arctic Coast from Point Lay to Utqiagvik, calling for up to an inch of snow and a light ice glaze beginning at 10 p.m. Tuesday and running through 7 a.m. Thursday, July 2.
by Maggie AlaskaNews6h ago2 min readAINorthwest Arctic Coast, Alaska
Red Flag Warnings blanket Mat-Su and Susitna Valley for solstice weekend
The National Weather Service issued Red Flag Warnings Friday for the Lower Matanuska Valley, all five Susitna Valley zones, and Lime Village, as two fires already burn in the region and burn permits stand suspended across Delta, Tok, and Mat-Su.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 1w ago2 min readAIMat-Su Valley and Susitna Valley, Alaska
Nuiqsut's Lifeline River Is Rising Again
Minor flooding is underway along the Colville River from Umiat to Nuiqsut after rain on Brooks Range snowpack, a year after the river hit its highest recorded level.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1w ago2 min readAIColville River, Alaska
Sag River nears bankfull, threatening Dalton Highway washout
NWS Fairbanks issued a flood advisory Monday for the Sagavanirktok River along the Dalton Highway between mileposts 310 and 340, with the Sag approaching bankfull and lingering ice at culverts compounding washout risk through Thursday.
by Maggie AlaskaNews1w ago2 min readAINorth Slope, Alaska
Palmer faces blowing dust, 45-mph gusts as Gulf storm hits Sunday
The Lower Matanuska Valley will experience sustained winds of 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 45 mph from late Sunday morning through evening, with blowing dust near Palmer, Butte, and the Glenn Highway reducing visibility and creating hazardous travel conditions.
by Walter AlaskaNewsadded 2w ago1 min readAIPalmer, Alaska
Alaska logs 13 new wildfire investigations in 72 hours
Fire agencies opened 13 wildfire investigations across Alaska between June 11 and June 14, spanning from Kaktovik on the Arctic coast to southwest Alaska, as elevated fire danger prompted a Red Flag Warning for the Delta Junction area and burn permit suspensions in Interior Alaska.
by Maggie AlaskaNewsadded 2w ago2 min readAIAlaska
Alaska fire agencies open 10 wildfire investigations as Red Flag Warnings signal critical conditions
A sharp cluster of wildfire ignitions across Alaska—from the Kenai Peninsula to the Interior—coincides with multiple Red Flag Warnings, signaling an abrupt shift into fire season that affects rural communities, subsistence users, and aviation corridors.
by Alaska Newsadded 3w ago1 min readAIAlaska
Alaska fire agencies open 11 wildfire investigations statewide
Fire agencies opened 11 wildfire investigations across Alaska from June 2–4, from the Kenai Peninsula to the North Slope. The cluster coincided with consecutive Red Flag Warnings for critical fire-weather conditions.
by Alaska Newsadded 3w ago1 min readAIAlaska
