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Flood Watch issued December 3 at 2:29PM AKST until December 3 at 11:00PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to bepossible.* WHERE...The following areas, Southern Inner Channels and CentralInner Channels. This includes the cities of Gustavus, Juneau,Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Wrangell, And Hyder.* WHEN...Until 11 PM AKST this evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff from rainfall and snowmelt may resultin flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas andflood-prone locations. Area creeks and streams are running highand could flood with more heavy rain. Flooding may occur in poordrainage areas.Heavy rain falling on the existing snowpack will lead to increasedrunoff. Ponding of water may occur where storm drains or culvertsare blocked by ice and snow. Rain falling on the hard pack snow willlead to icy conditions.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Rainfall amounts since the change over from snow have been 1to 3 inches for Juneau, Gustavus, and Kake, upwards of 3inches in Petersburg and Wrangell, and lesser amounts so farin Hyder.New rainfall amounts of 1 to 1.5 inches expected throughTuesday evening.- Storm drains should be kept clear of debris and snow as much aspossible.Do not enter or cross flowing water or water of unknown depth.Stay away or be swept away. River banks and culverts can becomeunstable and unsafe.Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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