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WHAT: Water levels on average of 1.5 to 2.5 feet above the normal highest tide line near Kwigillingok. Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected Thursday. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected Friday.
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WHERE: Kuskokwim Delta Coast including Kwigillingok and Kipnuk.
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WHEN: Until 4 AM Saturday.
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IMPACTS: Coastal flooding of low lying areas and erosion are possible.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS: There will be multiple peaks in water levels for the Kuskokwim Delta Thursday morning through Saturday morning coinciding with high tide cycles and strong southerly winds. Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph Thursday afternoon will diminish early Friday until the low pressure system moves west of the coast by Friday afternoon. Then, winds will become southerly at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph by Friday afternoon. Winds gradually weaken but remain southerly through Saturday.
For Kwigillingok, water levels reach 1.5 to 2.5 feet above the normal highest tide line on Thursday, coinciding with the passage of a frontal system. Water levels could reach up to 5 feet in a worst case scenario. If water levels rise to 2.5 feet, impacts would be comparable to the August 2024 storm.
For Kipnuk, the highest water levels of 1 to 2 feet above the normal highest tide line are expected on Friday as a low pressure system moves west of the coast and winds become southerly. Water levels could reach 2 to 3 feet in a worst case scenario.
For more information regarding potential local flood impacts, please reference maps.dggs.alaska.gov/akfit/
* WHAT...Water levels on average of 1.5 to 2.5 feet above the normal highest tide line near Kwigillingok. Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected Thursday. South winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph expected Friday. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast including Kwigillingok and Kipnuk. * WHEN...Until 4 AM Saturday. * IMPACTS...Coastal flooding of low lying areas and erosion are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be multiple peaks in water levels for the Kuskokwim Delta Thursday morning through Saturday morning coinciding with high tide cycles and strong southerly winds. Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph Thursday afternoon will diminish early Friday until the low pressure system moves west of the coast by Friday afternoon. Then, winds will become southerly at 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph by Friday afternoon. Winds gradually weaken but remain southerly through Saturday. For Kwigillingok, water levels reach 1.5 to 2.5 feet above the normal highest tide line on Thursday, coinciding with the passage of a frontal system. Water levels could reach up to 5 feet in a worst case scenario. If water levels rise to 2.5 feet, impacts would be comparable to the August 2024 storm. For Kipnuk, the highest water levels of 1 to 2 feet above the normal highest tide line are expected on Friday as a low pressure system moves west of the coast and winds become southerly. Water levels could reach 2 to 3 feet in a worst case scenario. For more information regarding potential local flood impacts, please reference maps.dggs.alaska.gov/akfit/
A coastal flood warning means that flooding is occurring or imminent. Coastal residents in the warned area should be alert for rising water, and take appropriate action to protect life and property.
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WHAT: Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Localized wind gusts up to 75 mph near Cape Newenham.
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WHERE: Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island and Western Capes.
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WHEN: Until 1 AM AKDT Friday.
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IMPACTS: Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result.
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS: A strong front moving inland from the eastern Bering will bring gusty southeasterly winds to the Kuskokwim Delta coast and the Western Capes through this morning. Winds are expected to peak around noon today, then steadily diminish through this evening. Following this system, another round of gusty southerly winds are expected Friday morning, with wind gusts as high as 50 mph.
* WHAT...Southeast winds 40 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. Localized wind gusts up to 75 mph near Cape Newenham. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island and Western Capes. * WHEN...Until 1 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong front moving inland from the eastern Bering will bring gusty southeasterly winds to the Kuskokwim Delta coast and the Western Capes through this morning. Winds are expected to peak around noon today, then steadily diminish through this evening. Following this system, another round of gusty southerly winds are expected Friday morning, with wind gusts as high as 50 mph.
People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Prepare for the possibility of widespread power outages. Use caution if you must drive.
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