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HYDROMETEOROLOGICAL COORDINATION MESSAGE
ALASKA-PACIFIC RIVER FORECAST CENTER
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ANCHORAGE AK
302 PM AKDT Wed Aug 14 2024

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CONTACT:
Kyle VanPeursem  907-266-5161     907-350-9219 (CELL PHONE AFTER 5 PM)


LOCATION/KNOWN FLOOD AREA: Northwest Alaska, focusing on the western Brooks Range and the Kobuk River

PRODUCT TYPE: ESF

EXPIRATION TIME: Whenever we upgrade to a watch, likely by Friday

PRIMARY CAUSE: 
	Options: Excessive rainfall

BASIS:
	There is increasing confidence that a series of strong storm systems will impact northwest Alaska
        Thursday through next Monday bringing heavy rain to the western Brooks Range including the Kobuk River Valley.  
        Total precipitation through Monday is expected to be between 3 to 6 inches across the area, with the heaviest 
        rainfall amounts expected along the southern side of the western Brooks Range.
        

IMPACTS:
	Expect rapid rises and flooding along smaller rivers and streams draining the western Brooks Range through
        the weekend.  Heavy rainfall will also cause the Kobuk River to rise through next week, with the river potentially
        reaching flood stage by early next week.



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