Forecast and Conditions for Hoonah, Alaska

Updated: 6:56 AM AKDT on May 13, 2008
Observed at Hoonah, Alaska
Temperature 38 °F / 3 °C
Windchill 37 °F / 3 °C
Humidity 100%
Dew Point 38 °F / 3 °C
Wind North at 0 mph / 0 km/h
Pressure 29.84 in / 1010 hPa (Rising)
Conditions Overcast
Visibility 10.0 miles / 16.1 kilometers
Clouds Overcast (OVC) : 7000 ft / 2133 m
Yesterday's Maximum 45 °F / 7 °C
Yesterday's Minimum 40 °F / 4 °C
Normal high 52 °F / 11 °C
Normal low 36 °F / 2 °C
Record high 66 °F / 18 °C (2004)
Record low 28 °F / -2 °C (2006)
Sunrise04:40 AM (AKDT)
Sunset09:19 PM (AKDT)
Moon Rise02:07 PM (AKDT)
Moon Set03:00 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 7:10 am ADT on May 13, 2008

Now
Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers moving northeastward through noon. Rainfall amounts of around one hundredth of an inch expected through the early morning. Light and variable winds.
Forecast as of 5:00 am ADT on May 13, 2008

Today
Mostly cloudy with scattered rain showers. Highs around 51. Light winds. Chance of showers 40 percent.
Tonight
Cloudy. Scattered rain showers in the evening...then rain...heavy at times late. Lows around 40. Light winds becoming east 15 mph late. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Wednesday
Rain...breezy. Highs around 47. Southeast wind 25 mph. Chance of rain 100 percent.
Wednesday Night
Rain...breezy. Lows around 40. Southeast wind 25 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
Thursday
Rain showers likely. Highs around 50. South wind 15 mph. Chance of showers 70 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows around 40.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. Highs around 54.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain. Lows around 40.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs around 54.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows around 38.
Sunday through Monday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs around 57. Lows around 40.
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