‘Strongest storm in over a decade’ threatens Alaska with flooding, hurricane-force winds
‘Strongest storm in over a decade’ threatens Alaska with flooding, hurricane-force winds
Christine Fernando, USA TODAY – 40m ago
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Huge swaths of Alaska’s western coastline are bracing for strong winds and flooding as a powerful storm threatens to be one of the worst in the state’s recent history.
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“The strongest storm in over a decade is moving into the Bering Sea,” the National Weather Service said.
Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in the region until Sunday morning as the remnants of Typhoon Merbok head northeastward through the Bering Strait, according to the National Weather Service. Wind gusts could reach hurricane strength in some areas, Weather Service forecasts say.
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Significant coastal flooding is expected until Sunday morning with the highest water levels Saturday, the Weather Service said.
On Saturday, photos showed roads in Golovin, Alaska were covered with floodwater and the tide reached homes in the town, which is about 70 miles east of Nome.
‘HISTORIC-LEVEL STORM’: Alaska braces for floods, power outages
Likely wind gusts of 50 to 75 mph may also topple trees, damage roofs and buildings, and lead to substantial power outages, according to AccuWeather. The storm will also create “life-threatening conditions” for fishing operations, AccuWeather said, warning small boats to remain in port.
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‘One of the strongest storms to ever hit the state,’ forecasters say
The storm’s impacts may exceed the 2011 Bering Sea Superstorm, one of the most powerful cyclones to affect Alaska on record, the National Weather Service in Fairbanks said, adding that some parts of the state may experience their worst coastal flooding in almost 50 years.
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