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weather NWS minor Bering Strait Coast October 24, 2026 at 8:16 PM

High Surf Advisory

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. Water levels will rise 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line along the Bering Strait Coast, including Teller and Brevig Mission. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2 to 4 ft.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 10 PM AKDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 PM Sunday to 4 AM AKDT Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Water levels 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line in Wales may cause water to overflow from Village Creek into low lying areas behind town. For Teller and Brevig Mission, minor flooding in low lying areas. Water levels will gradually drop through the weekend. Localized beach erosion may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southwest winds will continue to gust up to 40 mph through the weekend. Strong winds continue into early next week.

Local conditions in Bering Strait Coast may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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