Special Weather Statement

A system will bring a series of fronts across the panhandle beginning Sunday night and lasting through the day Monday, with heaviest precipitation across the far southern panhandle. Heaviest rainfall is expected from Monday afternoon through Monday night associated with the second front as it pushes into the southern panhandle. Rain rates up to 0.10 to 0.15 inch per hour are possible as this heavier band moves through. At this time, the highest confidence for seeing these higher rain rates is for Annette Island and Ketchikan.

Confidence continues to increase on Monday 24 hour rainfall totals between 2.00 and 3.00 for Annette Island and Ketchikan, and between 1.00 and 2.00 inches for Prince of Wales Island. Localized areas may see either higher or lower amounts due to the terrain influence.

Winds are expected to increase into Monday morning following the first front, with gusts up to 40 mph possible during the day.

Additional information will be provided as confidence increases on event timing and precipitation totals as it gets closer to Sunday night.