Forecast and Conditions for Edna Bay, Alaska

Updated: 6:53 AM AKDT on May 13, 2008
Observed at Ketchikan, Alaska
Temperature 42 °F / 6 °C
Windchill 39 °F / 4 °C
Humidity 89%
Dew Point 39 °F / 4 °C
Wind WNW at 5 mph / 7 km/h
Pressure 29.88 in / 1012 hPa (Steady)
Conditions Overcast
Visibility 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds (FEW) : 700 ft / 213 m
Mostly Cloudy (BKN) : 4000 ft / 1219 m
Overcast (OVC) : 5500 ft / 1676 m
Yesterday's Maximum 47 °F / 8 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 42 °F / 5 °C
Normal high 55 °F / 12 °C
Normal low 43 °F / 6 °C
Record high 83 °F / 28 °C (1993)
Record low 32 °F / 0 °C (1965)
Yesterday's Heating Degree Days 20
Yesterday's Cooling Degree Days 0
Sunrise04:39 AM (AKDT)
Sunset08:47 PM (AKDT)
Moon Rise01:53 PM (AKDT)
Moon Set02:40 AM (AKDT)
Moon Phase
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 4:45 am ADT on May 13, 2008


... Heavy rain likely for the Panhandle Wednesday...

An unusually strong late Spring storm is expected to bring heavy
rain to the Panhandle Wednesday and Wednesday night. Most
locations should expect 1 to 2 inches of rain with as much as 4
inches of rain possible in the wetter and terrain favored
locations.

Freezing levels are forecast to climb to 5,000 feet across the
north to over 10,000 feet in the south. The high freezing levels...
combined with an unusually deep snow pack in the mountains and the
likelihood of heavy rain... could result in significant rises on
the regions rivers. Also there will be an increased risk of
avalanche and snow slide activity.

Person across Southeast Alaska... especially those venturing into
the back country or near a flood pron area... should monitor this
developing situation. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your
favorite local media for updates of this event.

This statement will be updated by 4 PM ADT Tuesday or sooner if
conditions warrant.


Forecast as of 5:00 am ADT on May 13, 2008

Now
Cloudy skies with isolated rain showers through late morning. Wind southeast to south 5 to 15 mph with gust to 20 mph in channels and exposed areas. Lows in the lower 40s.
Forecast as of 5:00 am ADT on May 13, 2008

Today
Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. Highs around 50. Light winds. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Tonight
Cloudy. Scattered showers in the evening...then rain...heavy at times late. Breezy. Lows around 43. Southeast wind 15 mph increasing to 25 mph late. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Wednesday
Rain...heavy at times. Windy. Highs around 49. Southeast wind 25 mph with gusts to around 45 mph. Chance of rain 100 percent.
Wednesday Night
Rain. Breezy. Lows around 46. Southeast wind 15 mph to 25. Chance of rain 100 percent.
Thursday
Rain. Highs around 52. Southeast wind 15 mph. Chance of rain 100 percent.
Thursday Night through Saturday Night
Rain likely. Lows around 45. Highs around 57.
Sunday
Cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around 57.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows around 42.
Monday
Cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs around 56.
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