... Coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 6 PM akst
Thursday...
A coastal Flood Warning remains in effect until 6 PM akst
Thursday.
Major coastal flooding is expected tonight into Thursday. Sea
levels rises of 8 to 10 feet above normal are expected tonight
and Thursday. Additionally... strong west winds will generate high
waves. The high water and high waves could push sea ice on to
shore. Wave driven sea ice can cause great damage to structures.
Coastal flooding is expected in all low lying areas along the
coast. As of early this evening... local law enforcement in
Unalakleet has reported that several homes in the south end of
town have had minor flooding due to water splashing over gabions
and into homes. There have also been reports by law enforcement
of minor flooding in low lying areas around Unalakleet. Wave
driven sea ice can cause great damage to structures. People are
urged to prepare for this storm now if they have not already done
so.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A coastal Flood Warning means that rising sea water that causes
flooding is expected. Coastal residents in the warned area should
take precautions now to protect life and property. This storm has
the potential to be one of the worst on record over eastern
Norton Sound. People in low lying villages in this area should
make plans now to move to higher ground. Heavy snow and blizzard
conditions are expected to develop today and continue tonight.