Birchwood, AK Warnings, Watches and Advisories

High Surf Advisory issued October 9 at 3:27AM AKDT until October 9 at 3:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

* WHAT...Water levels as high as 1.0 to 2.0 feet above the normal highest tide line, with highest water levels in Kwigillingok and Kongiganak. * WHERE...Kuskokwim Delta Coast. * WHEN...Until 3 PM Friday. * IMPACTS...Nuisance flooding of low lying areas. Coastal erosion is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong south winds will push water toward the coast, resulting in elevated water levels and high surf. Water levels will continue to trend lower starting with the high tide this morning, which will occur between 8 AM and 11 AM. Thereafter, water levels further decrease to around Mean High High Water (MHHW), and then dip again below MHHW through Saturday afternoon, alleviating coastal concerns.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 12:40PM AKDT until October 10 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Minor coastal flooding expected. Water levels of 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line near Hooper Bay. Water levels of 2 to 4 feet above the normal high tide line along the rest of the Yukon Delta Coast. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur. In Hooper Bay, water will approach beach property and access to the airstrip may be threatened. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southeast winds ramp up Thursday through Friday, then diminish through Saturday. Water levels peak during the daytime high tide Thursday, but remain elevated afterwards through the weekend in the 2 to 4 foot range above normal high tide for Hooper Bay and in the 1 to 3 foot range elsewhere along the Yukon Delta Coast.

High Surf Advisory issued October 8 at 12:40PM AKDT until October 10 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...High surf expected. Water levels of 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line, peaking during high tide. Highest water expected in Elim and Koyuk. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low in the Western Bering Sea will send a front moving east in the coast, resulting in south to southeast winds ramping up Thursday through Friday, before diminishing through Saturday. Water levels will remain elevated through Friday before gradually subsiding Friday night into Saturday.

High Surf Advisory issued October 8 at 12:40PM AKDT until October 10 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...High surf expected. Water levels of 2 to 4 feet above the normal high tide line, peaking during high tide. * WHERE...Shishmaref. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low in the Western Bering Sea will send a front moving east in the coast, resulting in south to southeast winds ramping up Thursday through Friday, before diminishing through Saturday. Water levels will remain elevated through Friday before gradually subsiding Friday night into Saturday.

High Surf Advisory issued October 8 at 12:40PM AKDT until October 10 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...High surf expected. Water levels of 2 to 4 feet above the normal high tide line, peaking during high tide. * WHERE...Northern Seward Peninsula. * WHEN...From 1 PM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low in the Western Bering Sea will send a front moving east in the coast, resulting in south to southeast winds ramping up Thursday through Friday, before diminishing through Saturday. Water levels will remain elevated through Friday before gradually subsiding Friday night into Saturday.

High Surf Advisory issued October 8 at 12:40PM AKDT until October 10 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...High surf expected. Water levels of 2 to 4 feet above the normal high tide line, peaking during high tide. * WHERE...Kivalina and Red Dog Dock. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low in the Western Bering Sea will send a front moving east in the coast, resulting in south to southeast winds ramping up Thursday through Friday, before diminishing through Saturday. Water levels will remain elevated through Friday before gradually subsiding Friday night into Saturday.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 8 at 12:40PM AKDT until October 10 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Minor Coastal Flooding expected. Water levels of 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide line, peaking during high tide. * WHERE...Bering Strait Coast and Southern Seward Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Beach erosion is expected. In Teller, portions of Front Ave may be flooded. In Nome, water may approach yards and home in Belmont Subdivision. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low in the Western Bering Sea will send a front up the coast Thursday, resulting in south to southeast winds ramping up Thursday through Friday, before diminishing through Saturday. Water levels peak with the high tides Thursday afternoon and then lower into the 2 to 4 foot above the normal high tide range for subsequent high tides through Sunday.

High Surf Advisory issued October 8 at 12:40PM AKDT until October 10 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...High surf expected. Water levels of 2 to 4 feet above the normal high tide line, peaking during high tide. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast from Point Hope south. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low in the Western Bering Sea will send a front moving east in the coast, resulting in south to southeast winds ramping up Thursday through Friday, before diminishing through Saturday. Water levels will remain elevated through Friday before gradually subsiding Friday night into Saturday.

Wind Advisory issued October 8 at 12:29PM AKDT until October 11 at 1:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Windy Pass. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 1 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

High Wind Warning issued October 8 at 12:29PM AKDT until October 11 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...South winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 70 mph expected. * WHERE...Isabel Pass North of Trims Camp. * WHEN...From 4 PM Friday to 7 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds may blow down trees and power lines. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

High Wind Warning issued October 8 at 12:27PM AKDT until October 9 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Point Hope. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 7 AM AKDT Friday. * IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property and cause power outages. Travel may be difficult.

Winter Storm Warning issued October 8 at 12:21PM AKDT until October 10 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to 10 to 14 inches for areas of elevation. Winds occasionally gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Noatak Valley and South Slopes of the Western Brooks Range. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 10 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

High Surf Advisory issued October 6 at 3:32PM AKDT until October 10 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...High surf expected. Water levels of 2 to 4 feet above the normal high tide line, peaking during high tide. * WHERE...Yukon Delta Coast. * WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur. Water may approach beach property in Hooper Bay. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A low in the Western Bering Sea will send a front moving east in the coast, resulting in south to southeast winds ramping up Thursday morning through Friday, before diminishing through Saturday. Sea levels will remain elevated through Friday before gradually subsiding Friday night into Saturday.

When a severe thunderstorm warning is issued, the storm may produce damaging winds, large hail, dangerous lightning, and heavy rain. In some cases, heavy rainfall produced by a severe storm can also lead to flash flooding. Do not drive vehicles through flooded areas. The water depth or fast flowing water/mud/debris from a flash flood will make road conditions unsafe. Do not rely soley on data presented here or other third-party websites - always check your official national and local weather service agency website, socials, radio and/or TV stations for making critical decisions related to weather events.

Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Birchwood.

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