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Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 1:28 PM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Water levels on average of 1 to 2 feet above the normal highest tide line. 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...From 4 AM Thursday to 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 to 2 feet above the normal highest tide line on Thursday, coinciding with the passage of a frontal system. Water levels could reach up to 4 feet in a worst case scenario. 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/ 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. &&
Wind Advisory
Issued: 1:20 PM Sep. 23, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO 1 AM AKDT FRIDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island and Western Capes. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 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 beginning Thursday morning. Winds are expected to peak around noon Thursday, then steadily diminish through Thursday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. &&
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