Updated: 07/04/2025 14:43:10
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Weather Update
Juneau experienced a rare severe thunderstorm this week‚ a first in the city’s history. The storm brought strong winds‚ gusting up to 60 mph.
Glacial Lake Flooding
A flood warning was issued Saturday due to an outburst from Suicide Basin‚ a side basin of the Mendenhall Glacier.
Heat Advisories
This summer marks the first time Alaska issued heat advisories. Climate scientists anticipate these advisories will become more frequent.
Tornado-like Vortex
A dramatic weather event unfolded in Juneau‚ Alaska‚ on Monday‚ as a severe thunderstorm tore through the area spinning up a tornadolike vortex.
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Updated: 07/04/2025 14:43:10
Juneau experienced a rare severe thunderstorm this week‚ a first in the city’s history. The storm brought strong winds‚ gusting up to 60 mph.
A flood warning was issued Saturday due to an outburst from Suicide Basin‚ a side basin of the Mendenhall Glacier.
This summer marks the first time Alaska issued heat advisories. Climate scientists anticipate these advisories will become more frequent.
A dramatic weather event unfolded in Juneau‚ Alaska‚ on Monday‚ as a severe thunderstorm tore through the area spinning up a tornadolike vortex.
Stay informed with the latest headlines from Juneau. Subscribe now to receive updates on news‚ sports‚ and community events.
Sports Round-Up
The Juneau-Douglas High School Crimson Bears had a busy week. The baseball team secured a decisive victory against Ketchikan‚ winning 8-2. Star pitcher‚ Sarah Jones‚ threw a complete game‚ striking out 12. The soccer team‚ however‚ suffered a tough loss to Sitka‚ with a final score of 3-1; They are looking to rebound in their next game on Friday. In other sports news‚ local musher‚ Emily Carter‚ is preparing for the upcoming Iditarod qualifiers. She’s been training hard with her team and is confident she will be ready for the challenge.
Community Events
This weekend‚ Juneau is hosting its annual Salmon Derby. Anglers from all over Southeast Alaska are expected to participate. The grand prize is $10‚000 for the largest salmon caught. In addition‚ the Juneau Arts & Humanities Council is presenting a free outdoor concert series in Marine Park every Wednesday evening throughout July. This week features local band‚ “The Glacier Groovers‚” playing a mix of blues and rock. Finally‚ the Juneau Public Library is hosting a reading program for children of all ages. Check their website for more details.
Breaking News
The Alaska State Legislature is currently debating a bill that would provide funding for improvements to the Juneau International Airport. The proposed improvements include runway upgrades and a new terminal building. The bill is expected to face a tough vote in the Senate. We will continue to follow this story and provide updates as they become available.
