Coastal Flood Advisory for Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
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- Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
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What: Coastal flooding and high surf conditions are possible due to 35 to 50 mph winds with gusts up to 75 mph. Impacts: Coastal flooding of low lying areas and erosion are possible. Where: Kuskokwim Delta Coast, including Kipnuk, Kwigillingok and Kongiganak. When: 8 AM Friday through 1 AM Saturday, particularly...
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Precautions should be taken to protect property.
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* WHAT...Coastal flooding and high surf conditions are possible due to 35 to 50 mph winds with gusts up to 75 mph. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast, including Kipnuk, Kwigillingok and Kongiganak. * WHEN...8 AM Friday through 1 AM Saturday, particularly around high tides near 10 AM and 10 PM Friday. * IMPACTS...Coastal flooding of low lying areas and erosion are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely scenario is for water levels to be 2.0 to 3.0 ft above the normal high tide line, which would be similar to the water levels during the August 18 2024 storm. While unlikely, the worst case scenario for Kipnuk is for water levels to be 3.5 to 4.0 feet above the normal high tide line, while the worst case for Kwigillingok is 4.0 to 5.0 feet above the normal high tide line. We are closely monitoring this storm. In the meantime, please have a plan in place.
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Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 21 at 1:43PM AKDT until October 24 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Anchorage AK. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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