A former typhoon is bringing damaging winds, dangerous seas, and an extreme storm surge to the western side of the state with hurricane-force winds.
ANCHORAGE, Alaska - The remnants of Typhoon Merbok are impacting western Alaska and will continue through the weekend. Follow this live blog for the latest updates.Sept. 17 - 12:30 p.m
The wind will stay strong through the afternoon, but it is the storm surge that is still the most concerning. Residents in this area need to be prepared for rising water levels through the afternoon, especially in and around Norton Sound. Stay out of the water, and do not drive through flooded streets.
“They didn’t want to be stranded out there,” Galvez told Alaska’s News Source on Saturday. “They’re scared of more flooding happening.” “A lot of boats are shattered. Homes are not built for this type of wind,” he said. “Most of have said this is the worst storm they have seen.”The community of Nome is bracing against the storm surge this morning, as barricades have been built up to withstand the flooding, which has inundated many streets on the coastal side of town.
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