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Coastal Flood Watch
Issued: 11:21 PM Oct. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Coastal flooding and high surf conditions are possible due to 40 to 60 mph winds. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast, including Kipnuk and Kwigillingok. * WHEN...8 AM Friday through 1 AM Saturday, particularly around high tides near 10 AM and 10 PM Friday. * IMPACTS...Coastal flooding of low lying areas and erosion are possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The most likely scenario is for water levels to be 2 to 3 ft above the average high tide line, which would be similar to the water levels during the August 18 2024 storm. This will likely be the strongest storm of the 2026 season so far. We will be closely monitoring this storm. In the meantime, please have a plan in place. 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. &&
High Wind Watch
Issued: 9:11 PM Oct. 20, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...South to southeast winds 35 to 50 mph with gusts up to 70 mph possible. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta, and Northern Bristol Bay Coast. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel could be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A strong, storm force Bering front is on track to sweep the Aleutian Chain and arrive to the Kuskokwim Delta/coast and Bristol Bay coast Friday morning. There is currently medium to high confidence (60 to 80 percent chance) of wind gusts exceeding 60 mph for these locations. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A high wind watch means there is potential for a hazardous high wind event. Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe location prior to the onset of winds. &&
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