Coastal Flood Advisory until 04:00PM Sunday
* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected.
* WHERE...Southern and central outer coast, including the vicinity of Baranof and Kruzof Islands, southern Kuiu Island and Prince of Wales Island.
* WHEN...From noon today to 4 PM AKST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Additional stress on harbor floats and gangways. Erosion of the coast and minor flooding of infrastructure near the high tide line due to wind waves. Skiffs and other property near the high tide line may be lost.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide is predicted between 126pm and 144pm. Locations at sea level exposed to the SE, such as Port Alexander, have the greatest potential for minor coastal flooding.
* AFFECTED AREAS: CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA ... WESTERN KUPREANOF AND KUIU ISLAND ... PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND
Instructions:
A coastal flood advisory indicates that onshore winds and tides will combine to generate flooding of low lying areas along the shore.
Address/Location
A-South
7366 N Tongass Hwy
Ketchikan, AK 99901
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 907-225-5118
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP ASTKTN followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Minor - Minimal to no known threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Coastal Flood Advisory