...FLOOD WATCH FOR SNOWMELT REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following areas, Chilkat, Klehini, and Tsirku Rivers Near Haines * WHEN...From late Sunday night through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rivers may rise out of their banks possibly causing minor flooding of low lying areas near the rivers, especially near Klukwan. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Warm temperatures are expected to occur in the northern panhandle starting Sunday and last into early next week. This is expected to increase runoff from the melting of glacier ice and any remaining snow in higher elevations possibly raising area rivers to minor flood stage as early as late Sunday night. Area rivers could then remain above minor flood stage into early next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. If you live near or along Chilkat River stay alert and be prepared to take action. &&