KIVALINA AND RED DOG DOCK — * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet above the normal high tide line. For the Coastal Flood Watch, potential for another round of more significant elevated waters around Monday night. Water Levels between 4 and 6 feet are possible.
* WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM AKDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Monday night through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur with the High Surf advisory. For the Coastal Flood Watch, minor coastal flooding is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southeast winds increase Friday with gusts up to 55 mph possible.
Flooding in Kivalina and Red Dog Dock 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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