Travel alerts

* WHAT...For the Wind Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected. For the High Wind Watch, southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible for areas with Southern to Southeastern exposures. * WHERE...Ketchikan Gateway Borough. * WHEN...For the Wind Advisory, until 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For the High Wind Watch, from Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusts will diminish in the evening before increasing again Wednesday morning.

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Winds this strong can make travel difficult. Use extra caution.

* WHAT...Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible for areas with Southern to Southeastern exposures. * WHERE...Prince of Wales Island. * WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...High winds could blow around unsecured objects, damage property and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong gusts will diminish in the evening before increasing again Wednesday morning.

People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

...The National Weather Service in Pueblo has issued a Flood Warning for the following rivers in Colorado... Rio Grande At Alamosa affecting Alamosa County. .Minor flooding along the Rio Grande through Alamosa is expected due to upstream flooding occurring in the vicinity of Monte Vista. For the Rio Grande...including Alamosa...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Rio Grande at Alamosa. * WHEN...From Wednesday afternoon to late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Minor flooding. Minor agricultural flooding in low lying areas along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 2:30 PM MST Monday the stage was 2.7 feet. - Bankfull stage is 7.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise above flood stage early Wednesday afternoon to a crest of 9.6 feet late Wednesday evening. It will then fall below flood stage early Thursday afternoon. - Flood stage is 9.0 feet. - http://www.water.noaa.gov

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. This warning will be in effect until the river falls below its flood stage. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at water.noaa.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1100 AM MST.

* WHAT...Snow expected above 10000 feet. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches with locally higher amounts possible. * WHERE...Gore and Elk Mountains/Central Mountain Valleys. * WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to 5 AM MST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening commute. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting between 35 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Central Beaufort Sea Coast, Eastern Beaufort Sea Coast, and Northern Arctic Coast. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. Areas of blowing snow could reduce visibility below one half mile. Blizzard conditions will be possible dependent on the severity of blowing snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will steadily increase today. Strongest winds will be immediately along the coast Thursday morning into Friday afternoon, with lighter winds farther inland. This will be a long duration wind event, with gusty winds expected to continue through the weekend.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

* WHAT...Isolated minor coastal flooding is possible around periods of high tide. * WHERE...Coastal Broward County and Coastal Miami Dade County. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property.

Do not drive through flooded roadways.

* WHAT...Minor to locally moderate coastal flooding expected. Additionally, dangerous rip currents and surf of 3 to 5 feet expcted along west-facing beaches. * WHERE...San Diego County Coastal Areas and Orange County Coastal Areas. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to noon PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Coastal residents and managers of infrastructure in the advisory area should prepare for rising water and take appropriate action to protect life and property. Highest tides will occur in the late morning each day. Observed high tides are 1.3 to 1.6 feet above astronomical tide predictions. Surf will increase starting next Monday, but there is uncertainty in details at this time.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

* WHAT...Up to 1.6 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 1 PM PST Monday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 8:35 AM Thursday 11/5, 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 9:08 AM Friday 11/6, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:38 AM Saturday 11/7, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 10:06 AM Sunday 11/8, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 10:35 AM Monday 11/9. These predictions include up to 1.2 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.6 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, an increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 12 to 16 ft expected. * WHERE...Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 6 AM this morning to 1 PM PST Monday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 5 AM Thursday to 7 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be 1.3 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 8:35 AM Thursday 11/5, 1.4 ft above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 9:08 AM Friday 11/6, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 9:38 AM Saturday 11/7, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 10:06 AM Sunday 11/8, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 10:35 AM Monday 11/9. These predictions include up to 1.2 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.