Special Weather Statement issued September 21 at 3:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
We are currently tracking a low that is expected to move through the southern Bering Sea Thursday through Saturday and which could approach the coast of the YK Delta. While the most likely storm track south of our area would result in only modest rises in above normal high water, a further north track could result in high surf potential.
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We are currently tracking a low that is expected to move through the southern Bering Sea Thursday through Saturday and which could approach the coast of the YK Delta. While the most likely storm track south of our area would result in only modest rises in above normal high water, a further north track could result in high surf potential. As of right now, the southern portion of the YK Delta coast
We are currently tracking a low that is expected to move through the southern Bering Sea Thursday through Saturday and which could approach the coast of the Yukon Delta. While the most likely storm track south of our area would result in only modest rises in above normal high water for the Yukon Delta, a further north track could result in high surf potential. As of right now, the southern portion
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Interior Kuskokwim Delta, including Kwethluk, Kasigluk, Bethel, Napaskiak, Napakiak, Oscarville, and other nearby villages. * WHEN...Through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive rain in combination of persistent high water levels and storm surge may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and floo
* WHAT...South winds 30 to 50 mph with gusts up to 65 mph possible. * WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...From 10 PM Thursday to 7 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may peak around 70 mph Saturday morning into early afternoon.
A strong low southeast of Hooper Bay will provide southeasterly winds from Thursday to Saturday. This will likely result in minor erosion on the Bay side of Hooper Bay as well as minor water rises to around 1 to 2 feet above the normal high tide line with each high tide cycle from Thursday afternoon to Saturday morning. Strongest wind gusts, up to 55 mph are expected to occur between 7 AM and 10 P