Moderate Storm Surge ● Active
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 23 at 12:26PM AKDT until October 28 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK, United States of America
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* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet above the normal high
tide line for Point Hope. Water levels in the 3 to 5 feet above
the normal high tide line for Point Lay. For the Coastal Flood
Watch, potential for another round of elevated waters expected
in Point Hope around Monday night. Water Levels between 4 and 6
feet are possible.
* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 10 PM AKDT Sunday.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Monday night through
late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur with the High Surf
advisory. For the Coastal Flood Watch, minor coastal flooding
is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southeast winds will remain
elevated with gusts up to 65 mph. Strong winds continue into
early next week, with a potential shift out of the southwest.
Measurements
| Coordinates | 39.9645, -100.8105 |
|---|---|
| Region | Western Arctic Coast |
| Location Precision | country |
| Issuing Authority | United States of America — us-noaa-nws-en |
| Cap Urgency | Future |
| Cap Certainty | Possible |
| Cap Expires | 2026-10-24T07:00:00-08:00 |
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Area as the agency stated it: Western Arctic Coast
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