Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued October 20 at 3:07PM AKDT until October 25 at 10:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 4:07pm
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Significant coastal flooding possible. Water levels 4 to
6 feet above the normal high tide line possible.
* WHERE...Shishmaref, Diomede, and Bering Strait Coast.
* WHEN...From late Thursday night through Sunday evening.
* IMPACTS...Low lying property including homes, businesses, and
some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline
erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong south to southeast winds increase
early Friday morning with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
Instruction:
Travel may be difficult. Take the necessary actions to protect
flood- prone property.
Area Description:
Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov