Coastal Flood Watch

* 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. Currently, Teller, Brevig Mission, and Wales are most likely to see the higher end of the 4 to 6 foot range, with Shishmaref and Diomede expected to see water levels peak closer to the low end of the 4 to 6 foot range.