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.
Flooding in Yukon Delta Coast can cut off roads with little warning, damage homes near low-lying areas, and disrupt power and water service. Even a few inches of moving water can carry away a vehicle.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
Alert USA anticipates a high chance of travel disruptions, elevated property risk in low-lying areas, and possible power outages while the event is active.
Recommended steps: avoid flooded roads — turn around, don't drown; move to higher ground if you are in a low-lying area; charge phones and prepare for power loss; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this flood event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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