Weather Alerts for Matanuska ValleyIssued by the National Weather Service |
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MATANUSKA VALLEY | ||
Areas Affected: Copper River Basin |
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Effective: Thu, 7/25 8:03am | Updated: Sat, 7/27 2:25am | Urgency: Expected |
Expires: Sun, 7/28 12:00pm | Severity: Minor | Certainty: Likely |
Details:
Glacier dammed Hidden Lake near McCarthy is currently releasing. * WHAT...Flooding caused by a glacier-dammed lake outburst is expected. * WHERE...Kennicott River near Near Mccarthy. * WHEN...Until noon AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas is likely. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 751 AM AKDT, river gauge reports indicate rises in water levels from a glacier-dammed lake outburst near McCarthy. Minor flooding is likely or expected to begin shortly, especially along the Kennicott River near McCarthy. - Inherent uncertainty in initial glacier lake volume will result in varying crest height and timing. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood Information: Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. |