Special Weather Statement for Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
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- Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
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What is happening
A strong front moved toward the Kuskokwim Delta coast overnight. Southerly onshore winds gusting up to 40 mph coupled with a lengthy fetch will promote elevated water levels 1 to 2 feet above normal high tide through early this morning morning. Strongest winds are expected to peak this morning, with up to 0.5...
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A strong front moved toward the Kuskokwim Delta coast overnight. Southerly onshore winds gusting up to 40 mph coupled with a lengthy fetch will promote elevated water levels 1 to 2 feet above normal high tide through early this morning morning. Strongest winds are expected to peak this morning, with up to 0.5 inches of rainfall. Areas of the coastline that are perpendicular to the southerly wind direction, such as Kwigillingok, have a higher chance of seeing impacts with this front. Strong southerly winds will continue through this afternoon and evening before slowly diminishing through tonight.
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Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 3:42AM 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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