Coastal Flood Watch for Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast
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What is happening
What: Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line possible. Impacts: Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Where: Shishmaref, Diomede, and Bering Strait Coast. When:...
What the bulletin says to do
Travel may be difficult. Take the necessary actions to protect flood- prone property.
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* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line possible. * WHERE...Shishmaref, Diomede, and Bering Strait Coast. * WHEN...From late Thursday night through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong south to southeast winds increase early Friday morning with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
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Coastal Flood Watch issued October 20 at 3:07PM AKDT until October 25 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
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Coastal Flood Watch issued October 20 at 3:07PM AKDT until October 26 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
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Coastal Flood Watch issued October 20 at 3:07PM AKDT until October 25 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Fairbanks AK. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.
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