626 WGAK88 PAFC 142329 FLSAFC Flood Advisory National Weather Service Anchorage AK 329 PM AKDT Sat Sep 14 2024 AKZ155-160000- /O.CON.PAFC.FA.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-240916T0000Z/ /00000.N.OT.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/ Kuskokwim Delta AK- 329 PM AKDT Sat Sep 14 2024 ...FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM AKDT SUNDAY ALONG THE LOWER KUSKOKWIM RIVER FROM BETHEL TO THE MOUTH OF THE RIVER... * WHAT...Minor flooding caused by storm surge along the coast and winds backing up flow along the Lower Kuskokwim River is likely. * WHERE...Along and near the lower Kuskokwim River from Bethel to the mouth of the Kuskokwim River, related tributaries and low lying areas including: Bethel, Napakiak, and nearby Tundra villages. * WHEN...Until 400 PM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding of low-lying areas is likely during times of high tide on Sunday. River bank erosion is also possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 317 PM AKDT, water levels have peaked with high tide today and are falling along the Lower Kuskokwim River. However, southwesterly winds across the Kuskokwim Delta will strengthen this evening and peak overnight tonight through Sunday morning with gusts as high as 45 mph. The strong persistent winds off the Bering Sea are expected to lead to higher water levels and an increased chance of minor flooding during time of high tide on Sunday. - Water levels look lower than what was observed during the August 18 through August 19 flood event. Thus, flood impacts do not look like they will be as severe as they were during the August storm. - Though high water and possible minor flooding is expected at most villages along the lower Kuskokwim river from Bethel downriver during this timeframe, Napakiak has historically experienced the most severe impacts in this region during up river surge events. Tuntutuliak is also favored for flooding in this scenario. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. && LAT...LON 6072 16237 6083 16266 6096 16244 6077 16144 6009 16196 6008 16223 6006 16247 6004 16274 6037 16273 $$ Baines