, Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/03/2026 15:59

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. Rainfall totals for Monday are expected to be between 1.75 and 2.75 inches in 24 hours for Annette Island and Ketchikan, and between 1.00 and 2.00 inches in 24 hours for Prince of Wales Island. Localized areas may see either higher or lower amounts due to the terrain influence. Additional information will be provided as confidence increases on event timing and precipitation totals as it gets closer to Sunday night.