PSA (Sept 27, 2024) Hazardous Weather Conditions

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

For immediate release: September 27, 2024

RE: Hazardous Weather Conditions Imminent – Strong Storm to Enter the Panhandle early next week….

For those trying to gain access to 11 Mile Weather Station Data (link provided in previous PSA below), when you are at the website do the following:

1) Under variables, select “accumulated precipitation”

2) Under time period, select “previous 5 days”

3) Click Change Graph

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Attention Wrangell residents: Heavy rainfall and strong winds are forecasted for early next week (Monday – Tuesday, October 1^st and 2^nd). The storm is expected to move into the area on Monday, bringing rain rates as high as 0.4 to .7 inches every 6 hours. Southwesterly gusts are expected.

If you live near hillsides or areas with loose soil, please stay vigilant and monitor your surroundings. Be sure to stay updated on the latest weather reports from the US National Weather Service to ensure your safety.

Safety should always come first. If you feel uncertain about your safety at any time, don’t hesitate to move to a more secure location.

Please visit the NOAA Weather Forecast Wrangell for the most up-to-date information:  https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=56.4674519&lon=-132.3757579&fbclid=IwY2xjawFj5WRleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfMDvaq9Syg_DlC5lWsQ2-DXPGINLfz0bCxwLB_lcWyOmSsP6ixQdbT-Ew_aem_wyXNJZ9UXhC2yig3aBj0wQ...

For up-to-date weather information, follow the US National Weather Service Juneau Alaska. Stay informed with local updates by visiting the City and Borough of Wrangell's official website at wrangell.com/news.

In the event of an emergency, the City and Borough of Wrangell will utilize Nixle to distribute information and updates. Please use this link to sign up for updates: https://bit.ly/WRG_Nixle

NOAA Weather Forecast Wrangell: https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=56.4674519&lon=-132.375757...

11-Mile Weather Station: https://mesowest.utah.edu/cgi-bin/droman/meso_base_dyn.cgi?stn=WEMA2&unit=0&time=LOCAL&product=&year1=&month1=&day1=00&hour1=00&hours=24&graph=1&past=0&order=1

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