Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 22 at 5:29AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 22, 2026 - 6:29am
Expires:
July 22, 2026 - 11:00pm
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 coastal waters of Northern Bristol Bay today and into
Thursday. A southerly push of winds up Nushagak Bay this morning
may bring increased water-levels up the Bay but coastal flooding
is of little to no concern due to lower tides.
-Winds: Southerly winds this morning turn southwesterly through
the day and increasing to 25 to 35 mph with gusts between 35 to
45 mph. Peak winds occur this afternoon into this evening before
slowly diminishing through Thursday morning.
-Wave Heights: Expect peak wave heights of 9 to 13 ft this
afternoon to this 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 with pockets of
moderate rain at times (about 0.50 to 0.75 inches storm total).
The highest rainfall totals will occur near Togiak. Steady rain
tapers to showers through tonight into early Thursday morning.
Area Description:
Northern Bristol Bay Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Anchorage AK
Sender: