Strong winds from the east and southeast will continue across the
Kuskokwim Delta coast through tonight. Gusts could briefly
decrease this afternoon to 20 to 30 mph, but another push is
expected again tonight up to 40 mph. Any blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility, especially for locations Mekoryuk
and locations along the coast.
For communities along the north shoreline of Kuskokwim Bay,
including Kwigillingok, strong southeasterly winds could result
in an increase in storm surge coinciding with high tide. The
combination of surge and high tide could push water through cracks
in the ice and over top any shorefast ice producing water levels
a few feet above normal highest tide line. The next high tide
period is expected to arrive late tonight.
The strong winds, along with any threat for increased water levels
and blowing snow, is on track to diminish by Tuesday morning.