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Flood Watch issued May 2 at 1:35PM AKDT until May 6 at 9:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AKAreas of flooding will be possible as snowmelt continues across theCopper River Basin, causing rapid rises on local rivers and streamsthrough the weekend.* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues to be possible.* WHERE...The following area, Copper River Basin. This includes thecities of Glennallen, Eureka, Mccarthy, Paxson, And Slana.* WHEN...Through Monday evening.* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Storm drains andditches may become clogged with debris.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...- Snowmelt flooding continues across portions of the CopperRiver Basin. Daytime high temperatures in the 50s, withnighttime lows above freezing at most locations, willcontinue to melt snow cover across the region, especially athigher elevations. The will cause local rivers and streams torise and areas of flooding will be possible.- Http://www.weather.gov/safety/floodPersons living along streams should stay alert and be prepared totake action if a warning or advisory is issued, or flooding isobserved.You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible FloodWarnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be preparedto take action should flooding develop.

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