Yellow Warning - Storm Surge

Storm surge is expected this afternoon in Tuktoyaktuk.

The highest water levels are expected to reach 105 to 115 cm above highest astronomical tide at 2 PM, and will cause moderate flooding. These conditions can cause damage to infrastructure near the coast, including boats beached or anchored along the shoreline.

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This warning is issued when high water levels pose a threat to coastal regions due to tides, storm surge and/or waves.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NTstorm@ec.gc.ca, call 1-800-239-0484 or post reports on social media using #NTStorm.