High Surf Advisory and Coastal Flood Watch

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High Surf Advisory issued October 24 at 5:30AM AKDT until October 27 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 2 to 5 feet above the normal high tide line for Point Hope. Water levels in the 3 to 5 feet above the normal high tide line for Point Lay. For the Coastal Flood Watch, potential for another round of elevated waters expected in Point Hope around Monday night. Water Levels between 4 and 8 feet are possible. * WHERE...Western Arctic Coast. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM AKDT Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, from late Monday night through late Tuesday night. * IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur with the High Surf advisory. For the Coastal Flood Watch, minor coastal flooding is possible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southeast winds will remain elevated with gusts up to 50 mph. Strong winds continue into early next week, with a potential shift out of the southwest.