Wet, cool weather takes over Alaska
Mukluk Fire Forces Evacuations Near Tok
ANCHORAGE, AK (Alaska’s News Source) - Residents near Tok are being ordered to evacuate as the Mukluk fire continues to burn in the interior, with thick smoke visible from FAA weather cameras positioned across the state.
The evacuation comes after a week of hot, dry conditions that created dangerous fire weather.
What’s Happening Now
Currently, winds in the fire’s vicinity are gusting between 20 to 30 mph, with gusts expected to reach 40 mph. A High Wind Warning is in effect near Trim’s Camp in the eastern Alaska Range through midnight, where gusts could reach up to 70 mph.
These strong winds are a concern following last week’s heat wave, which left vegetation extremely dry and primed for fire spread.
The Good News: Wet Weather Arrives
Beginning this week, a series of low-pressure systems will bring significant moisture and cooler temperatures across Alaska. This wet weather pattern should help ease fire conditions.
“Between these two systems, wet weather will spread across the state over the week,” according to the First Alert Weather Team. The combination of rain and cooler air should help suppress fire activity.
Regional Forecast Details
Interior Alaska: Temperatures will hold in the 60s through the week with mostly cloudy skies and chances of showers. Wednesday through Friday will see mostly cloudy conditions with showers tapering off Tuesday, then picking up again in the second half of the weekend.
Southcentral: Get ready for more wet weather, which could add up around Prince William Sound. More than an inch of rain is expected in many locations, with more than a half-inch around Talkeetna. Temperatures will reach the 50s across the Kenai Peninsula, with sections of Prince William Sound seeing gusty winds but slightly warmer conditions in Glenn Allen.
Panhandle: The Southeast will see the quietest, most pleasant weather of the week. Temperatures will reach 65 degrees in Juneau with 62-degree highs and southwest winds at 10 to 15 mph.
Flooding Concerns
The wet weather brings another hazard: flooding. A Flood Advisory is in effect for the Yentna River at Lake Creek. Residents in Skwentna, Willow, and Trapper Creek should watch for higher water levels as rainfall accumulates.
What to Do
If you’re in the evacuation area near Tok, follow all evacuation orders immediately. For those in wet weather areas, monitor water levels near streams and rivers. Stay with First Alert Weather for continuous updates on both the fire situation and severe weather conditions.
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