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Coastal Flood Advisory

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Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island

Status In Progress Started about 3 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity Minor
Urgency Expected
Certainty Likely

Details

* WHAT...Coastal flooding, with water levels of 2.0 to 3.0 feet above the normal highest tide line, and 35 to 50 mph winds with gusts up to 75 mph.
* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast, including Kipnuk, Kwigillingok and Kongiganak.
* WHEN...Now through 1 AM Saturday, particularly around high tides near 10 PM tonight.
* IMPACTS...Coastal flooding of low lying areas and erosion are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely scenario is for water levels to be 2.0 to 3.0 ft above the normal high tide line. While very unlikely, the worst case scenario for Kipnuk is for water levels to be 3.5 to 4.0 feet above the normal high tide line, while the worst case for Kwigillingok is 4.0 to 5.0 feet above the normal high tide line. The peak will be around 10 PM tonight, coincided with high tide.

Instructions

Precautions should be taken to protect property.
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