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Warm daytime and overnight temperatures have continued to allow for melting of high elevation snow and icepack. Continued warm temperatures will allow for more snow and ice to melt during the daytime hours.

* WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt is expected.

* WHERE...The Chilkat River near Areas Around Mile Post 14 And 24 Of The Haines Highway, Near Klukwan And The Chilkat River Bridge.

* WHEN...Until 200 AM AKDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 152 AM AKDT, river gauge reports indicate rises in water levels from rapid snowmelt is occurring, and will cause minor flooding. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly, especially near the Chilkat River. - For Chilkat River at Klukwan: At 1:00am the stage was 125.7 feet. Flood Stage is 126.0 feet. Forecast: A crest around 126.35 feet is expected around 10:00am Sunday. Water levels will go above minor flood stage around 4:00am Sunday. Impacts: At 126.0 feet: Bankfull stage. Water will begin to flood backyards along the Chilkat River in the village of Klukwan.

* AFFECTED AREAS: HAINES BOROUGH AND KLUKWAN

Instructions:

Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.