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National Weather Service will now issue heat advisories for Anchorage and surrounding areas
Forecasters will begin issuing heat advisories for Anchorage and surrounding areas when temperatures become potentially hazardous, according to the National Weather Service’s Anchorage office, which serves Southcentral and Southwest Alaska. Meteorologist Aviva Braun said it’s part of an effort to provide clearer messaging, along with matching nationwide agency practices....
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Independence Day rain falls in parts of Alaska
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Rain and thunderstorms are moving into Alaska’s southcentral and interior regions, with the Fourth of July bearing the brunt of the wet weather. The holiday will see scattered showers developing overnight Friday, with the heaviest rain expected Saturday afternoon into evening. What...
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Coastal showers linger into Sunday as the holiday weekend marches on with a heat up to the north
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Low pressure near Kodiak Island has been wrapping in showers for much of Southcentral today and even into Sunday. Coastal areas will continue to plan around showers into the close of the weekend, but on the other side of the state, high pressure is bringing sun, sun, sun!
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Independence Day sun is planning its reveal as morning showers take over parts of the state
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - America’s highly anticipated 250th birthday celebrations are taking over the weekend in Alaska, but some showers are in the forecast. Sunshine will likely peak out for Anchorage by the afternoon, with Southeast drying off just in time for the holiday. A low-pressure...
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More scattered showers are ahead as cooler temperatures start the week
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Rain was great to see yesterday, but now I think it’s overstayed its welcome. More showers are in the forecast for northern portions of Southcentral Monday with cool temperatures starting off the week. A trough of low pressure is sitting over top...
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Wildfire 10 miles east of Soldotna threatens power lines, vehicles
The body of a Kotzebue hunter who went missing after falling through sea ice during a hunting trip last fall has been found, according to his wife. The theft hit ABATE of Anchorage during its busiest season for motorcycle safety classes. Sun, food and gratitude: JBER honors military families, service...
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Red Flag Warning Issued for Susitna Valley
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for the entire Susitna Valley and the Lower Matanuska Valley for Friday between 1:00 pm and 9:00 pm. Red Flag Warnings are issued when fire conditions are critically dangerous. According to the Alaska Division of Forestry and Fire Prevention (DFFP), critical fire conditions include warm temperatures, low humidity, and high winds combined with dry fuel.
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AROUND ALASKA: Slow Down, Group Photo, and Still Snowing!
Fishing season has prompted a speed limit reduction along the Sterling Highway near Kasilof. As of Monday, the speed limit has temporarily dropped from 55 to 45 miles per hour on the Sterling Highway between Mileposts 108.9 and 109.9. That's right near the Kasilof River Bridge. According to DOT, this is because of increased pedestrian activity in the area due to the Kasilof River dipnet fishery and peak fishing season.
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Temperatures climb through the week as our weekend storm begins to break down
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Southcentral and Southeast are very acquainted with the Gulf low pressure system that took hold of the weekend. This storm is moving northward into the Brooks Range, causing flooding potential, but this week, expect warmer temperatures across the state. In Southcentral, showers will...
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VIDEO: Large dust devil spotted in Alaska
PALMER, Alaska (KTUU) - A Palmer woman captured video of a large dust devil Wednesday afternoon, a phenomenon that meteorologists say are more common than people think. Sheila Reiswig said she had just picked up her niece when she turned a corner and was immediately surprised by what she saw.
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Interior Alaska's wildfire season had a mild start, but that could change fast
Summer is on the way, but the Interior appears to have missed the memo. After an unusually wet, chilly start to June — including a frost advisory issued right in the middle of planting season — you might start to think the region is out of the woods where wildfires are concerned.
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Kopshesut Fire reaches 30 percent containment amid changing conditions
Firefighters working the Kopshesut Fire report steady progress in containment, though officials say dry conditions could lead to renewed fire activity this week. Crews say Sunday’s cloudy skies and isolated showers helped secure more of the fire’s edge, increasing containment to 30 percent. The fire remains estimated at 1,447 acres.
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Denali Report of May 22, 2026
As more climbers arrive in Talkeetna, this years’ cold and cloudy weather has become a frequent conversation topic. KTNA’s Colleen Love has more in this week’s Denali Report. This is the Denali Report for May 22, 2026. As of mid-week, there were 1,010 climbers registered to climb...
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Fire crews work to suppress wildfire in south Anchorage
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - Fire crews were busy suppressing a wildfire in south Anchorage on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Anchorage Fire Department. The reported human-started fire in the woods near C Street and 100th Avenue started at 12:18 p.m., according to the Alaska Wildland Fire Information. As of 12:58...