Weather Alert in Alaska
Hydrologic Outlook issued July 1 at 12:13PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
AREAS AFFECTED: Northern Alaska Peninsula; Bristol Bay Borough (Naknek and King Salmon); Northern Bristol Bay Coast; Inland Bristol Bay; Lake Iliamna / Nila Vena / Nanvarpak
DESCRIPTION: ESFAFC Over the last 24 hours, abundant tropical moisture has been drawn north across Southwest Alaska and the Alaska Peninsula. Areas north of Dillingham have experienced moderate rainfall with some locations receiving an estimated one to two inches. An additional one to two inches of precipitation is expected through Wednesday. Precipitation totals of this magnitude suggest a 5-10 year return interval for this area. Water levels on the Nuyakuk River near Dillingham have been steadily rising for the past several days and this river is likely bankfull in areas. The river gage currently reads 9.48 feet and is expected to continue rising slowly for several days as high waters from the recent rains works its way through the Wood-Tikchik Lake system. Residents and river users should anticipate high water levels and are advised to monitor the situation. Reports on river conditions may be sent to the river forecast center by calling 1-800-847-1739. Locations affected include: Nuyakuk River, Wood River, Nushagak River, and ungaged rivers surrounding the greater Bristol Bay area.
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Weather Topic: What are Hole Punch Clouds?
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A hole punch cloud is an unusual occurrence when a disk-shaped
hole appears in a cirrostratus, cirrocumulus, or altocumulus cloud.
When part of the cloud forms ice crystals, water droplets in the surrounding area
of the cloud evaporate. The effect of this process produces a large elliptical
gap in the cloud. The hole punch cloud formation is rare, but it is not specific
to any geographic area.
Other names which have been used to describe this phenomena include fallstreak hole,
skypunch, and cloud hole.
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Weather Topic: What are Nimbostratus Clouds?
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A nimbostratus cloud is similar to a stratus cloud in its formless,
smooth appearance. However, a nimbostratus cloud is darker than a stratus cloud,
because it is thicker.
Unlike a stratus cloud, a nimbostratus cloud typically brings with it the threat
of moderate to heavy precipitation. In some cases, the precipitation may evaporate
before reaching the ground, a phenomenon known as virga.
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