Weather Warnings for Alaska
| Alerts Updated: August 1, 2026, 8:37 pm UTC |
Heat Advisory issued August 1 at 12:28PM AKDT until August 1 at 9:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AKSummary: * WHAT...Hot temperatures as high as the mid 70s. * WHERE...Interior Kenai Peninsula, Skilak Lake, and Turnagain Pass. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses.Severity: Moderate Effective: August 1, 2026, 12:28 pm Expires: August 1, 2026, 9:00 pm Area: Skilak Lake; Interior Kenai Peninsula; Turnagain Pass |
Heat Advisory issued August 1 at 12:28PM AKDT until August 1 at 9:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AKSummary: * WHAT...Temperatures as high as 72 to 78 degrees expected, coolest along the coast. * WHERE...Anchorage Bowl, including Eagle River, Chugiak, Birchwood, Girdwood, and East Turnagain Arm. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures across most of the Anchorage Bowl and East Turnagain Arm areas will again climb into the 70s for daytime highs Saturday. Expect cooler temperatures along the coast where the sea breeze will keep temperatures in the upper 60s to near 70.Severity: Moderate Effective: August 1, 2026, 12:28 pm Expires: August 1, 2026, 9:00 pm Area: Anchorage; Anchorage Hillside / Eagle River; East Turnagain Arm; Portage |
Heat Advisory issued August 1 at 12:28PM AKDT until August 1 at 9:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AKSummary: * WHAT...Hot temperatures as high as 72 to 80. * WHERE...Central Susitna Valley, Lower Matanuska Valley, Southern Susitna Valley, and Western Susitna Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures across the Mat-Su Valleys will again climb well into the 70s for daytime highs Saturday. The warmest temperatures will likely be around Butte and Skwentna and from Big Lake to Willow.Severity: Moderate Effective: August 1, 2026, 12:28 pm Expires: August 1, 2026, 9:00 pm Area: Lower Matanuska Valley; Western Susitna Valley; Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley |
Heat Advisory issued August 1 at 12:28PM AKDT until August 2 at 9:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AKSummary: * WHAT...Hot temperatures as high as 78 to 82. * WHERE...Central Copper Valley, McCarthy, and Southern Copper Valley. * WHEN...Until 9 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Individuals not accustomed to these unusually hot temperatures for this region may experience heat related illnesses. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Daytime temperatures across the Copper River Valley will climb to around 80 degrees through Sunday. The warmest temperatures will be along the Edgerton Highway and McCarthy Road. Overnight lows will drop into the lower to mid 40s, allowing for a respite from the warm temperatures.Severity: Moderate Effective: August 1, 2026, 12:28 pm Expires: August 1, 2026, 9:15 pm Area: Central Copper Valley; Southern Copper Valley; McCarthy |
Flood Watch issued July 31 at 1:22PM AKDT until August 7 at 12:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AKSummary: * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...The following areas, Central Susitna Valley, Lower Matanuska Valley, Southern Susitna Valley and Western Susitna Valley. This includes the cities of Palmer, Wasilla, Big Lake, Skwentna, Willow, Talkeetna, Trapper Creek, And Petersville. * WHEN...From Tuesday morning through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Significant rainfall is possible in the Susitna Valley Monday August 3 through Wednesday August 5. There is uncertainty with expected precipitation amounts, but potential 48-hr totals range from 3 to 5 inches in the upper Yentna, Chulitna and Susitna Basins. This will be especially impactful to erosion-prone areas (Talkeetna) and low-lying or poor- drainage areas throughout the rest of the Susitna Valley. Expect rivers to crest Wednesday or Wednesday night. - Http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodSeverity: Severe Effective: July 31, 2026, 1:22 pm Expires: August 1, 2026, 4:30 pm Area: Lower Matanuska Valley; Western Susitna Valley; Southern Susitna Valley; Central Susitna Valley |
High Wind Watch issued July 31 at 1:04PM AKDT until August 5 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AKSummary: * WHAT...South winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Windy Pass. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.Severity: Severe Effective: July 31, 2026, 1:04 pm Expires: August 1, 2026, 4:00 pm Area: Northern Denali Borough |
High Wind Watch issued July 31 at 1:04PM AKDT until August 5 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AKSummary: * WHAT...South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Delta Junction. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Areas of blowing dust could result in low visibility at times. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.Severity: Severe Effective: July 31, 2026, 1:04 pm Expires: August 1, 2026, 4:00 pm Area: Delta Junction |
High Wind Watch issued July 31 at 1:04PM AKDT until August 5 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AKSummary: * WHAT...South winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...From late Sunday night through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.Severity: Severe Effective: July 31, 2026, 1:04 pm Expires: August 1, 2026, 4:00 pm Area: Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp |