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Coastal Flood Advisory
ActiveBering Strait Coast
Status
In Progress
Started about 2 hours ago
Ends
Issued
Severity
Minor
Urgency
Expected
Certainty
Likely
Details
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. Water levels will rise 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line along the Bering Strait Coast, including Teller and Brevig Mission. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2 to 4 ft.
* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM AKDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 PM Sunday to 4 AM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Water levels 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line in Wales may cause water to overflow from Village Creek into low lying areas behind town. For Teller and Brevig Mission, minor flooding in low lying areas. Water levels will gradually drop through the weekend. Localized beach erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southwest winds will continue to gust up to 40 mph through the weekend. Strong winds continue into early next week
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.
Precautions should be taken to protect property.
Data from the National Weather Service
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