Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 5:44AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 6:44am
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
A strong front moves toward the Kuskokwim Delta coast overnight
tonight. Southerly onshore winds gusting up to 40 mph coupled
with a lengthy fetch will promote elevated water levels 1 to 2
feet above normal high tide late tonight into early Thursday
morning. Strongest winds are expected to peak Thursday morning,
with up to 0.5 inches of rainfall. Areas of the coastline that are
perpendicular to the southerly wind direction, such as
Kwigillingok, have a higher chance of seeing impacts with this
front. Strong southerly winds will continue through Thursday
afternoon and evening before slowly diminishing through Thursday
night.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov