Bethel Census Area, AK
Alerts
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In effect from Monday 09/14 1:00 PM AKDT – Wednesday 09/16 10:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
What
Water levels as high as 1.5 to 4.0 feet above the normal highest tide line. Southwest winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
Where
Kuskokwim Delta Coast, including Kwigillingok, Kongiganak, Kipnuk, Toksook Bay, and Tununak.
When
From 1 PM Monday to 10 PM Tuesday.
Impacts
Coastal flooding of low lying areas and erosion are possible.
Additional Details
The previously issued High Surf Advisory has been replaced with this Coastal Flood Advisory. A rapidly deepening, broad low pressure system centered west of the Pribilof Islands is on track to send a strong corridor of 25 to 35 mph south to southwest winds towards the Kuskokwim Delta Coast by early this afternoon. Winds quickly increase this evening and overnight to 35 to 45 mph with gusts to 60 mph expected. Coinciding with 2 high tide cycles, water levels along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast will be up to 4 feet above the normal high tide line. As the low makes progress northward Tuesday morning, winds will maintain their magnitude but shift to out of the west, which will raise water levels for Toksook Bay and Tununak up to 4 feet above the normal high tide line as well. Conditions will begin to improve Wednesday morning as the low exits the region. Additionally, periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will compound coastal impacts for the advisory duration.
What to Do
A coastal flood advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.
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Areas Impacted
- Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
Tips to Stay Safe
A Flood Advisory is issued when flooding may cause significant inconvenience, or even become dangerous if you are not careful. Know your risk at home, work and school, and use caution when flooding is expected.
- Be aware of low-lying areas along your travel routes that are most likely to flood.
- Check road conditions before traveling, and obey road closures and barricades.
- Never walk, swim, or drive through flood waters.
- Stay tuned for local weather updates on the situation as it develops.
In effect from Monday 09/14 10:00 PM AKDT – Tuesday 09/15 10:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
What
South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected.
Where
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Interior Kuskokwim Delta.
When
From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM AKDT Tuesday.
Impacts
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects and power outages may result. Travel may be difficult.
Additional Details
A strong low pushing inland into Southwest Alaska will bring gusty southwest winds beginning tonight and continuing through Tuesday night. Gust up to 60 mph are expected across Nunivak Island and the Kuskokwim Delta as far inland as Bethel.
What to Do
Secure outdoor objects.
Areas Impacted
- Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
- Interior Kuskokwim Delta
Briefings
From the Forecaster
Kuskokwim Delta Advisories
Created by the NWS Anchorage WFO
‼ Coastal Flood Advisory and High Wind Advisory have been issued for Kuskokwim Delta including the coast and inland towards Bethel. A low pressure system approaching western Alaska will push strong southerly to westerly winds onshore for the Kuskokwim Delta today through Tuesday evening. Onshore wind gusts to 60 mph expected with water levels along the coast rising 1.5 to 4 feet above the normal highest tide line. Expect winds and water levels to diminish and recede by Wednesday morning. Stay tuned, check weather.gov/Anchorage #AKwx
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