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WHAK42 PAFC 052328
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
328 PM AKDT Sun Oct 5 2025

AKZ755-070200-
/O.CON.PAFC.CF.A.0002.251007T1500Z-251008T1200Z/
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island-
328 PM AKDT Sun Oct 5 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING
THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Water levels as high as 1.5 to 3.5 feet above the
  normal highest tide line.

* WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island.

* WHEN...Tuesday morning to early Wednesday morning, coinciding
  with high tides Tuesday morning and again late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Coastal flooding of low lying areas and erosion are
  possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Persistent southerly to southwesterly winds
  will range from 45 mph to 55 mph Monday night through Wednesday
  morning. This will lead to coastal impacts such as storm surge
  and flooding. Elevated water levels are likely during the high
  tides Tuesday morning across Nunivak Island and Mekoryuk and
  Tuesday night along the Kuskokwim Bay Coast. Coastal hazards
  also include wave heights ranging from 8 to 12 feet beginning
  Tuesday afternoon before slowly subsiding Wednesday morning.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A coastal flood watch means that conditions favorable for
flooding are expected to develop. Coastal residents should be
alert for later statements or warnings, and take action to
protect property.

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