WWCN19 CWVR 252128
STORM SURGE WARNING
FOR YUKON
UPDATED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA
AT 2:28 P.M. MST SUNDAY 25 AUGUST 2024.
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STORM SURGE WARNING FOR:
      COASTLINE OF YUKON INCL. HERSCHEL ISLAND.

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==DISCUSSION==

A PROLONGED STORM SURGE EVENT CONTINUES FOR QIKIQTARUK TERRITORIAL 
PARK. 

MAXIMUM DAILY WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO BE 20 TO 35 CM ABOVE 
HIGHEST ASTRONOMICAL TIDE (HAT) THROUGH MONDAY MORNING, WITH THE 
PEAK BEING EARLY THIS MORNING. HIGH WATER LEVELS MAY THEN RETURN ON 
WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH TO THURSDAY AFTERNOON. 

THESE CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO INFRASTRUCTURE NEAR THE COAST, 
INCLUDING BOATS BEACHED OR ANCHORED ALONG THE SHORELINE. 

PLEASE CONTINUE TO MONITOR ALERTS AND FORECASTS ISSUED BY 
ENVIRONMENT CANADA. TO REPORT SEVERE WEATHER, SEND AN EMAIL TO 
NTSTORM(AT)EC.GC.CA OR TWEET REPORTS USING (HASH)NTSTORM.

THESE WARNINGS ARE ISSUED WHEN WATER LEVELS POSE A FLOODING THREAT 
TO COASTAL AREAS.

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