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Anchorage Daily News2h
Thousands of lightning strikes sparks dozens of new wildland fires around Alaska
Nearly 50 new fires were reported Tuesday and Wednesday following widespread thunderstorms, prompting trail and cabin ...
Juneau Empire on MSN16h
Coast Guard investigates storm-caused near-collision between cruise ships in Juneau
On Monday, a sudden storm prompted the National Weather Service to issue the first-ever severe thunderstorm warning for ...
Alaska capital city records first-ever Severe Thunderstorm Warning as state experiences bouts of rare weather
JUNEAU, Alaska – Juneau, Alaska, received its first Severe Thunderstorm Warning in the city's history on Monday afternoon.
A rare severe thunderstorm hit Juneau, Alaska, on Monday
Alaska’s capital city averages a single thunderstorm every two years or so. Juneau is home to about 32,000 people and is ...
Red flag warning for the Interior, with more thunderstorm activity today
While thunderstorm potential doesn’t look as promising as areas of the Interior, we’ll still want to watch for some ...
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Severe thunderstorm soaks Juneau, loosens cruise ship mooring
It was a sunny afternoon until the sky abruptly darkened, heavy rain came down and winds gusted up to 60 mph. A cruise ship ...
Alaska Public Media17h
Crews scramble after heat, dry lightning spark multiple Alaska wildfires
This year's fire season started slowly due to cool and rainy weather, but it roared to life last week with near-record heat ...
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Celebrity Edge Breaks Loose in Crowded Alaska Port During Storm
Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Edge broke free from its moorings in Juneau, Alaska - likely due to heavy wind and rain.