Kenai Peninsula Borough, AK
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 2:00 PM AKDT – Monday 04/20 8:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
What
Breaking waves of 4 to 8 feet. Southwest winds up to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
Where
Kachemak Bay, including the south side of Homer Spit.
When
2 PM Sunday through 8 AM Monday
Impacts
Water and light debris (such as small rocks) may wash over portions of the Homer Spit Road. Minor beach erosion is possible.
Additional Details
The worst conditions are expected late Sunday afternoon or evening as southwesterly winds quickly increase in conjunction with or just after the 3:55 PM AKDT high tide. South to southwest winds and rough seas are expected to persist into Monday morning through the following high tide at 3:44 AM AKDT before conditions slowly improve as the tide goes back out.
What to do
A high surf advisory means that high surf will affect beaches in the advisory area, producing rip currents and localized beach erosion.
Areas impacted
- SW Kenai Peninsula
Tips to stay safe
A High Surf Advisory means that breaking waves could result in dangerous conditions.
- Very strong waves could be dangerous to anyone in the water and along the shore.
- Always stay near lifeguards.
- Stay off of rocks or jetties where large waves could pop up suddenly.
Briefing
From the forecaster
Bering Sea Storm
Created by the NWS Anchorage WFO
An unseasonably strong Bering Sea storm will bring strong winds and precipitation to the Aleutian Chain and Southwest Alaska through the weekend. See graphic and head to http://weather.gov/afc for more details. #akwx
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