Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 3:12PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 4:12pm
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 7:00am
Description:
A strong Bering Sea system will bring moderate to heavy rain at
times along the coast as well as gusty winds and rough seas along
the coast waters of Northern Bristol Bay. A southerly push of
winds up Nushagak Bay Wednesday morning may bring increased water-
levels up the Bay but coastal flooding is of little to no concern
due to lower tides.
Wednesday into Thursday:
-Winds: Southerly winds in the morning turning southwesterly
through the day and increasing to 25 to 35 mph. Gusts between 35
to 45 mph. Peak winds occur Wednesday afternoon into Wednesday
evening before slowly diminishing through Thursday morning.
-Wave Heights: Expect peak wave heights of 9 to 13 ft Wednesday
afternoon to Wednesday evening for the coastal waters of northern
Bristol Bay. The higher end totals are more likely farther from
the coast. Wave heights begin to slowly subside through Thursday
morning.
-Rainfall amounts: Expect a steady light rain (about 0.50 to 0.75
inches storm total), with the highest totals near Togiak.
Area Description:
Northern Bristol Bay Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: