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Weather
Downtown Juneau’s warming shelter approved
The Juneau Assembly dedicates $75,000 to a warming center to be open when the temperature drops below freezing.
Cleanup continues for roads and trails affected by record rain
Residual damage from Friday’s rainstorm continues to affect roads and trails around Juneau.The Calhoun Avenue bridge below Cope Park remained closed Monday afternoon and the Flume Trail is expected to be closed to hikers for up to two weeks.
Juneau residents and roads dry out after record rains
As the Juneau area dried out over the weekend, residents were able to take stock of the damage from Friday’s record-setting rain. According to the National Weather Service, a total of 3.3 inches of rain fell on downtown Juneau over a 24-hour period Friday.
Flood watch in effect for Mendenhall Valley, small mudslides reported
A flood warning is in effect Friday afternoon for Jordan Creek which has already crested to a record level. The National Weather Service says the rain is forecast to taper off by the evening.
Emergency radio kit from Southeast Alaska sent to help Puerto Rico broadcaster
On Monday, a portable emergency radio kit went from Juneau to Puerto Rico to help with communications during recovery after Hurricane Maria.