Headline:
Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 31 at 4:35AM AKDT until June 1 at 9:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Coastal Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 31, 2025 - 5:35am
Expires:
May 31, 2025 - 6:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Water levels 1.5 to 2.5 feet above the normal highest
tide line.
* WHERE...Along the Kuskokwim Delta coast, including the
communities of Kwigillingok, Kongiganak, and Kipnuk.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM AKDT Sunday, during high tide.
* IMPACTS...Coastal erosion and flooding of low lying areas is
likely.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tides today and Sunday are expected to
reach similar water levels to yesterday as wind shifts
southeasterly and strengthens. Elevated water levels are also
possible during high tide Monday, but should remain below levels
of previous high tide cycles due to weaker winds and lower tide
height.
Instruction:
A coastal flood advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides
will combine to generate flooding of low areas along the shore.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK