SOUTHERN SEWARD PENINSULA COAST — * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, Minor coastal flooding expected. Water levels of 4 to 6.5 feet above the normal high tide line expected.For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 2 to 4 ft.
* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM AKDT Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM Sunday to 4 AM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...For Nome and Golovin, water levels have peaked and will begin to gradually drop on Saturday. While water levels remain near their apex, in Nome, this can result in water approaching low- lying homes in Belmont Subdivision with standing water expected in the port area. For Golovin, water may inundate any beach property but the roads, buildings and residences shouldn't be impacted as the water remains below the berm. Even though water levels drop somewhat, they will remain normal through early next week. 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
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.
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