Coastal Flood Warnings/Watches/Statements
Issued by NWS
Issued by NWS
560 WHAK42 PAFC 262354 CFWALU Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Anchorage AK 354 PM AKDT Wed Jun 26 2024 AKZ155-271400- /O.CON.PAFC.SU.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-240627T1400Z/ Kuskokwim Delta- 354 PM AKDT Wed Jun 26 2024 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT THURSDAY FOR THE NORTHERN KUSKOKWIM BAY COAST... * LOCATION...Northern Kuskokwim Bay coast, especially the communities of Kwigillingok and Kongiganak. * WAVES AND SURF...Water levels are expected to rise during high tide, to 3 to 6 feet above the normal highest tide line. * TIMING...Through early Thursday morning, with waves and surf peaking this afternoon during high tide. * IMPACTS...High surf may inundate or move property along the shoreline. Localized beach erosion is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A front with gale force southeasterly winds and gusts to 50 mph along the Southwest Alaska coast this afternoon will produce high surf along the Kuskokwim Bay coast. Highest surf conditions should occur this afternoon and slowly subside as the front weakens this evening and overnight. Winds will also start to come down this evening and overnight as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Residents along the coast should move property inland or to higher ground, and monitor conditions along the coast for potential impacts. Stay tuned to the latest forecast updates at www.weather.gov/afc. && $$