* WHAT…Water levels 1 to 2 feet above the normal highest tide
line. Breaking waves of 3 to 6 feet along the Kuskokwim Bay and
Etolin Strait shoreline.
* WHERE…Kuskokwim Delta coast, including Kongiganak,
Kwigillingok, and Kipnuk.
* WHEN…From 9 AM to 2 PM AKDT Monday, during high tide.
* IMPACTS…High water levels in coastal communities. Minor beach
erosion is possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Strong southerly winds and high waves will
move in from the Bering Sea Sunday night, leading to a surge of
water moving onshore. However, the peak in wind and waves will
occur around the time of low tide. Persistent southerly winds
will cause water levels to continue to rise for the high tide
late Monday morning through early afternoon, at which time
coastal villages can expect the highest water levels. Flooding
is not expected.
