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Coastal Flood Warning
ActiveKuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
Status
In Progress
Started 38 minutes ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Severe
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...Water levels on average of 0.6 to 1.6 feet above the normal highest tide line. Southeast winds becoming south winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts to 40 mph.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast including Kwigillingok and Kipnuk.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Coastal flooding of low lying areas and erosion are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant moderate-to-major flood impacts are no longer expected. Minor flood impacts remain expected for the highlighted areas of Kwigillingok and Kipnuk. There will be multiple peaks in water levels for the Kuskokwim Delta this morning through Saturday morning coinciding with high tide cycles and strong southerly winds. Winds gradually weaken but remain southerly through Saturday.
Instructions
A coastal flood warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
Data from the National Weather Service
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