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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
348 AM AKDT Mon May 12 2025

AKZ755-122200-
/O.CON.PAFC.SU.Y.0003.250512T1700Z-250512T2200Z/
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-
348 AM AKDT Mon May 12 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO
2 PM AKDT THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Water levels 1 to 3 feet above the normal highest tide
  line. Breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet along the Kuskokwim Bay and
  Etolin Strait shoreline.

* WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta coast, including Kongiganak,
  Kwigillingok, and Kipnuk.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 2 PM AKDT today, during high tide.

* IMPACTS...High water levels in coastal communities. Minor
  beach erosion is possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While winds have already peaked, persistent
  onshore, southerly winds will cause water levels to continue to
  rise for the high tide late this morning through early
  afternoon, at which time coastal communities can expect the
  highest water levels. Flooding is unlikely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in
the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach
erosion.

&&

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