Lexington Weather

Lexington, Massachusetts, USA

46°F

1/10/2026 2:53am

Lexington Conditions: Clear
Temperature: 46.4°F / 8.0°C
Dew Point: 43.3°F
Relative Humidity: 89%
Wind: WNW 1 mph, 10-min avg: 1 mph, gust: 3 mph
Barometer: 30.00 in Rising Slowly
Visibility: 10 miles
Rain Today: 0.00 in

Watches, Warnings, and Advisories

Issued by the National Weather Service - Juneau, AK

FLOOD WATCH

Prince of Wales Island, AK

Flood Watch issued January 9 at 9:30PM AKST until January 12 at 9:00AM AKST by NWS Juneau AK

FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING

Areas Affected: City and Borough of Sitka; Petersburg Borough; Western Kupreanof and Kuiu Island; Prince of Wales Island; City and Borough of Wrangell; Ketchikan Gateway Borough; City of Hyder; Annette Island

Urgency: Future

Severity: Severe

Certainty: Possible

Alert Sent: Friday 9:30pm AKST

Alert Effective: Friday 9:30pm AKST

Alert Expires: Saturday 9:30am AKST (expect updated alert by this time)

Event Onset: Friday 9:30pm AKST

Event Ends: Monday 9:00am AKST

Issued by: NWS Juneau AK

Details:

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...

An atmospheric river with multiple surges of moisture has moved
into the panhandle and is possible to last into Sunday evening.
Precipitation has mostly transitioned to rain past the Icy Strait
corridor, and is still expected to transition for the northern inner
channels overnight Friday. Snow levels are roughly 1500 to 2500 feet
above sea level along the Icy Strait corridor through the southern
panhandle. A brief, distinct lull in heavy rainfall is expected
overnight Friday night into Saturday morning for the southern half
of the panhandle, before another surge of moderate to heavy rain.
Additional rainfall amounts from Friday night through Saturday night
look to range around 1.5 to 3.0 inches in the southern panhandle,
including Ketchikan and Metlakatla, 1.0 to 2.0 inches for the
central inner channels including Petersburg, Wrangell, and Kake,
0.75 to 1.5 inches for the Icy Strait corridor, 1.0 to 2.0 for the
Juneau area, and 1.0 to 1.5 inches for the far northern inner
channels near sea level.

Currently, expecting the snowpack to absorb most rainfall from this
weekend system and produce minimal runoff in the northern half of
the panhandle with a deep sea level snowpack. Therefore, snow, ice,
or other debris could potentially block storm drains and allow for
ponding of rain and snowmelt in areas that they normally would not
collect, such as roadways or walkways.

Another surge of moisture is looking increasingly likely for the
southern half of the panhandle overnight Saturday and continuing
through Sunday, and therefore, the flood watch was extended. There
is growing confidence that very strong rain rates during the morning
hours for the Ketchikan, Metlakatla, and Prince of Wales Island,
with around a 40-60% chance for 3 hour rates exceeding 0.4 inches.
This surge in precipitation may coincide with another surge of wind
gusts, with sea level gusts possibly reaching as high as 50 mph
Sunday evening. The southern panhandle could see 1.5 to 3.0
additional inches, the central inner channels could receive 1.0 to
2.0 additional inches, the Icy Strait corridor could receive 0.75 to
1.5 additional inches, and the Juneau area could receive 1.5 to 2.5
additional inches. Stay tuned for more information.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be
possible.

* WHERE...The following areas, Prince of Wales, Eastern Gulf Coast,
Southern Inner Channels and Central Inner Channels. This includes
the cities of Sitka, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Craig,
Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, Ketchikan,
Hyder, And Metlakatla.

* WHEN...Through Monday morning.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations.
Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris or snow.
Increased risk of possible isolated landslides.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Around 2.0 to 5.0 inches of rain has fallen for Prince of
Wales, Ketchikan, and Metlakatla. Around 1.5 to 3.0 inches
has fallen for Petersburg and Wrangell, and around 1.5 to 3.0
inches has fallen near Sitka. Around 1.0 to 3.0 inches with
possibly locally higher amounts, particularly near Ketchikan
and Metlakatla, of rain is expected through Saturday night.
On Sunday, 1.0 to 2.0 inches of rain for the central
panhandle and 1.5 to 3.0 for the extreme southern panhandle
is possible. Areas with a pre-existing snowpack, both from
recent accumulations as well as the deep, previous snowpack,
may have additional runoff. Small streams and rivers are
beginning to respond, and current have high uncertainty for
exceedence of flood stage. Ward Creek above Lake Connell Dam
is currently experiencing minor flooding. Otherwise, current
forecast reflects these rivers saying within their banks,
however, uncertainty in snowpack depth, temperature, and
runoff potential could lead to minor flooding. Gusty winds at
sea level ranging from 40 to 60 mph are likely along the
southern panhandle through Friday night. This combination of
weather hazards could lead to possible isolated landslides
along steep slopes. Conditions for the possibility of
flooding and possible isolated landslides will be maximized
Friday night decrease by Saturday morning. Stream flows in
rivers may quickly rise and may exceed flood levels.

Heaviest rain for the Sunday system is possible during the
morning hours with increasing wind gusts throughout the day.
Wind gusts is likely to maximize overnight Sunday into
Monday. This combination of factors, along with accumulation
from the expected rain for today and Saturday.

Information:

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.

Flooding may occur in poor drainage areas.

Storm drains should be kept clear of debris as much as possible.

All residents on or near mountain slopes should be prepared for
possible landslides.

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.

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