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WHAK42 PAFC 221253
CFWALU

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
353 AM AKST Wed Jan 22 2025

AKZ155-230200-
/O.CON.PAFC.CF.A.0001.250123T0300Z-250124T1800Z/
Kuskokwim Delta-
353 AM AKST Wed Jan 22 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Water levels as high as 3 to 6 feet above the normal
  highest tide line.

* WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast from the mouth of the
  Kuskokwim River to Tununak, including the communities of
  Kwigillingok, Kongiganak, Kipnuk, and Tununak.

* WHEN...This evening to Friday morning, coinciding with the high
  tides this evening(Wednesday)/Thursday morning, and again
  Thursday evening/Friday morning. Potential for coastal flooding
  is more likely with the high tide Thursday evening/Friday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...Coastal erosion and flooding of low lying areas is
  possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The first round of southerly to
  southwesterly winds arrive this evening (Wednesday) and persist
  into Thursday with gusts 40 to 50 mph. Southerly to
  southeasterly winds then pick up Thursday afternoon and peak
  late Thursday night into Friday morning. Winds could gust
  between 50 to 60 mph during this time. Persistent southerly
  winds may lead to storm surge and flooding, despite tides being
  lower in the astronomical tide cycle. Winds will slowly diminish
  Friday morning and turn westerly during the day.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A coastal flood watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop. Coastal residents should be
alert for later statements or warnings, and take action to
protect property.

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