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Coastal and marine hazards

Storm surge - Coastline from Mackenzie Bay to McKinley Bay incl. Tuktoyaktuk

Reported by Environment Canada Weather Alerts

A warning says storm surge is expected early Wednesday afternoon along the coastline from Mackenzie Bay to McKinley Bay, including Tuktoyaktuk. Water levels may reach 85–90 cm above highest astronomical tide near noon and cause moderate flooding.

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  • Affected location: Coastline from Mackenzie Bay to McKinley Bay, including Tuktoyaktuk
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The warning identifies possible coastal flooding and damage to shoreline infrastructure and boats.

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Confidence
7/10
Geographic reach
2/10
Global importance
2/10
Impact magnitude
4/10
Urgency
3/10

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