YUKON DELTA COAST — * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2 to 3 feet above the normal high tide line. Water levels peak Tuesday afternoon. For the Coastal Flood Watch, coastal flooding possible at Hooper Bay. Water levels could reach up to 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line at Hooper Bay with the Thursday and Friday high tides.
* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, Yukon Delta Coast. For the Coastal Flood Watch, Hooper Bay.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM AKDT Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Thursday morning through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...For the High Surf Advisory, localized beach erosion may occur. For the Coastal Flood Watch in Hooper Bay, low lying areas may be inundated, including the airport access road. Shore erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will peak around 40 to 50 mph out of the south/southeast Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, the rest of the Yukon Delta coastline are expected see lower water levels in the 2 to 4 feet above the normal high tide line possible with the Thursday and Friday high tides.
Local conditions in Yukon Delta 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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