Coastal Flood Watch for Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
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- Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
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What is happening
What: Coastal flooding and high surf conditions are possible due to 40 to 60 mph winds. Impacts: Coastal flooding of low lying areas and erosion are possible. Where: Kuskokwim Delta Coast, including Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. When: 8 AM Friday through 1 AM Saturday, particularly around high tides near 10 AM and 10 PM...
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A coastal flood watch means that conditions favorable for flooding are expected to develop. Coastal residents should be alert for later statements or warnings, and take action to protect property.
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* WHAT...Coastal flooding and high surf conditions are possible due to 40 to 60 mph winds. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast, including Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. * 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 to 3 ft above the average high tide line, which would be similar to the water levels during the August 18 2024 storm. This will likely be the strongest storm of the 2026 season so far. We will be closely monitoring this storm. In the meantime, please have a plan in place.
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Coastal Flood Watch issued October 20 at 3:21PM 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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