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 widespread moderate to
heavy rain at times along gusty winds and rough seas for the
coastal waters of the Kuskokwim Delta and the Western Capes.
Wednesday into Thursday:
-Winds: Southerly to southwest winds up to 35 mph with gusts up to
45 mph. Winds slowly diminish through Thursday.
-Wave Heights: 5 to 6 ft waves Wednesday morning build to 8 to 14
ft Wednesday afternoon. The higher end totals are more likely
farther from the coast. Wave heights slowly subside beginning
Thursday morning.
-Rainfall amounts: Expect moderate to heavy rain at times (about
0.50 to 1.00 inches storm total), with the highest amounts near
Quinhagak and Platinum.
Area Description:
Kuskokwim Delta Coast and Nunivak Island; Western Capes
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: