High Surf Advisory: Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island

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High Surf Advisory — Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island Severity: Minor. Certainty: Likely. * WHAT...Water levels as high as 1 to 2 feet above normal highest tide line. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast, including Kipnuk, Kwigillingok, Kongiganak, and Quinhagak. * WHEN...From 4 PM Sunday to 7 PM Monday. * IMPACTS...There is potential for coastal erosion due to high surf. The coastal flood threat is low (10 to 20 percent). * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prolonged southerly winds of 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph at times are expected this evening through Monday afternoon. The resulting higher seas and surf, coinciding with high tide, will raise potential for rough surf and coastal erosion. Large breaking waves of 4 to 6 feet are likely along the coast with higher waves offshore. Additionally, prolonged rainfall is expected Sunday afternoon through at least Tuesday.