SOUTHERN SEWARD PENINSULA COAST — * WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels 4 to 8 feet above the normal high tide line possible.
* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong south to southeast winds increase Friday morning with gusts up to 65 mph possible.
Flooding in Southern Seward Peninsula 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.
Verified by Alert USA • NWS