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High Surf Advisory

Active

Western Arctic Coast

Status In Progress Started about 1 hour ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line for Point Hope. Water levels in the 3 to 5 feet above the normal high tide line for Point Lay. For the Coastal Flood Watch, potential for another round of elevated waters expected in Point Hope around Monday night. Water Levels between 4 and 6 feet are possible.
* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM AKDT Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Monday night through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur with the High Surf advisory. For the Coastal Flood Watch, minor coastal flooding is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southeast winds will remain elevated with gusts up to 65 mph. Strong winds continue into early next week, with a potential shift out of the southwest.

Instructions

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.
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