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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1250 PM AKDT Tue May 14 2024


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Yukon Delta Coast-
Including Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk, Kotlik, 
Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, and Chevak
1250 PM AKDT Tue May 14 2024

...Strong Wind, Blowing Snow and Elevated Surf Possible Tuesday 
into Wednesday...

Strong south to southwest winds will cause water levels to
increase 2-4 feet along the coast. Shorefast ice is still in 
place along much of the coast and may lift the ice and locally 
push it ashore, especially on south and southwest facing 
coastlines. Additionally, water may flood the ice surface and 
could impact any equipment/huts remaining on the ice. High surf is
possible in some locations wher there is little or no shorefast 
ice. 

Additionally, strong winds will begin this afternoon and increase
this evening with gusts up to 55 mph along the coast. This,
coupled with snow may lead to some areas of blowing snow. Given
that temperatures will be around or slightly above 32F, it will 
be a wet snow, so visbility may briefly get to one-half mile but
prolonged visibilty to one-half mile is not expected. Any blowing
snow will end Wednesday morning as temperatures rise into the mid
30s.

Residents near the coast should be vigilant of these potential
impacts and stay tuned to the latest forecast updates at 
www.weather.gov/afg

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