Yellow Warning - Storm Surge

Coastal flooding due to storm surge is expected this evening and early Monday morning in Tuktoyaktuk.

Moderate flooding is possible beginning late this afternoon with water levels possibly reaching 85 cm above highest astronomical tide.

However, moderate flooding is more likely early Monday morning, where water levels could reach as high as 1 metre above highest astronomical tide.

Water levels will recede Monday evening.

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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.