Special Weather Statement for Northern Bristol Bay Coast

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A strong Bering Sea system will bring moderate to heavy rain at times along the coast as well as gusty winds and rough seas along the coastal waters of Northern Bristol Bay today and into Thursday. A southerly push of winds up Nushagak Bay this morning may bring increased water-levels up the Bay but coastal flooding is of little to no concern due to lower tides. -Winds: Southerly winds this morning turn southwesterly through the day and increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 35 to 45 mph. Peak winds occur this afternoon into this evening before slowly diminishing through Thursday morning. -Wave Heights: Expect peak wave heights of 9 to 13 ft this afternoon to this evening for the coastal waters of northern Bristol Bay. The higher end totals are more likely farther from the coast. Wave heights begin to slowly subside through Thursday morning. -Rainfall amounts: Expect a steady light rain with pockets of moderate rain at times (about 0.50 to 0.75 inches storm total). The highest rainfall totals will occur near Togiak. Steady rain tapers to showers through tonight into early Thursday morning.