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On October 11th and 12th, 2025, coastal villages of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta were hit by Typhoon Halong that devastated entire communities. Weather forecasters saw the track of Typhoon Halong coming and yet most of those communities are located on low lying lands without roads to higher grounds.

The aftermath of Typhoon Halong just prior to winter has required the evacuation of entire communities to Anchorage, Alaska with military planes, as the entire infrastructure, access to clean water were destroyed by the historic weather event.

Climatologist, Rick Thoman discusses the weather pattern that lead up to the Typhoon Halong, as well how to help displaced families and pets.

Resources to Help:

Alaska Community Foundation
https://alaskacf.org/

World Central Kitchen
https://wck.org/

YK Delta Dog Rescue
https://www.bethelfriendsofcanines.com/

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A strong storm impacting Kotzebue on Oct. 8th, 2025 ...(one year after a 2024 storm)has the community evacuated from homes along the coast to the high school, which is on higher ground. Climatologist, Rick Thoman discusses the conditions that is causing the storm. In addition, weather forecasters are watching Typhoon Halong's path, that could impact the Bering Sea on Saturday/Sunday, Oct. 11th & 12th, 2025.

Rick Thoman also discusses the upcoming release of the 20th edition of the Arctic Report Card that will be released mid December, 2025.

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Today's episode includes an interview with climate specialist, Rick Thoman. Rick discusses the conditions that lead to an atmospheric river, La Nina winter predictions and also the importance of weather forecasts and radio coverage for Alaskans.

Rick Thoman, a climate specialist at IARC’s Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP). Rick is a contributor and editor of the Arctic Report Card and was also awarded NOAA Distinguished Career Award for Professional Achievement in 2020. Rick was honored after a 30 plus year career with the National Weather Service for continued efforts to improve climate services in Alaska and for outstanding outreach efforts working with the Alaska Native community. We are happy that he has not yet retired, as his wealth of information is an invaluable resource for communities all around Alaska. Thank you, Rick!

Rick Thoman has a very informative newsletter on Substack called: Alaska and Arctic Climate Newsletter. You can see illustrations, graphs and be informed of all things Alaska weather.

Talkeetna River at Alaska Railroad Bridge NOAA link:

https://water.noaa.gov/gauges/TKTA2

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Also, I'm happy to announce my scenic flight seeing business, Visionary Adventures, LLC. "Cub Rides with Katie" offers scenic flights in a Piper Super Cub Airplane here in South Central Alaska. Message me if you wish to book a flight.

Katie Writer

ktphotowork@gmail.com

907/873-7669

Support the show

You can visit my website for links to other episodes and see aerial photography of South Central Alaska at:
https://www.katiewritergallery.com