- In force from
- Oct 23, 4:00 AM AKDT
- Until
- Oct 26, 4:00 AM AKDT
- Issued
- Oct 20, 3:07 PM AKDT
- Office
- Fairbanks, AK
- Number
- 2 of its kind from this office this year
- Severity
- Moderate, Future, Possible
- Where
- AK
COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING
For Yukon Delta Coast, from Fairbanks, AK
- What
- Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels in the 4 to 8 feet above the normal high tide range for Hooper Bay. Water levels in the 2 to 6 foot above the normal high tide range for the rest of the Yukon Delta.
- Where
- Yukon Delta 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 up to 65 mph possible. 8 feet at Hooper Bay is the current high end forecast estimate with 6 feet being the current mean forecast estimate. There remains considerable uncertainty in the exact height of the highest water levels and we will continue to update the forecast as confidence improves.
What to do
Travel may be difficult. Take the necessary actions to protect flood- prone property.
For Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, from Fairbanks, AK
- What
- Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels 4 to 8 feet above the normal high tide line possible.
- Where
- Southern Seward Peninsula Coast.
- When
- From late Thursday night through late Sunday night.
- 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 Friday morning with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
What to do
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
For Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast, from Fairbanks, AK
- 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.
What to do
Travel may be difficult. Take the necessary actions to protect flood- prone property.
Places under it Nome, Hooper Bay, Chevak, Savoonga, Emmonak, Unalakleet, Alakanuk, Kotlik, Gambell, Stebbins, Mountain Village, Pilot Station, and 18 more
Read the platesCoastal flood FB-EVT-105Nor'easter FB-EVT-066Moon and tides FB-CLK-003How to read a warning FB-STN-001
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