Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued October 2 at 9:10PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 10:10pm
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 5:00am
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 overnight Saturday, when
rain rates could exceed 0.15 inches per hour. The most significant
rainfall is anticipated to continue at any given location for a
period of 12-18 hours before decreasing.
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 short nature of the heavier rainfall, smaller creeks and
streams will rise quickly, but are not expected to flood.
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