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WWCN12 CWNT 240732
STORM SURGE WARNING
FOR THE MACKENZIE DELTA AND ARCTIC COAST AREAS OF THE NORTHWEST
TERRITORIES
ISSUED BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA
AT 1:32 A.M. MDT SUNDAY 24 AUGUST 2025.
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STORM SURGE WARNING FOR:
=NEW= COASTLINE FROM MACKENZIE BAY TO MCKINLEY BAY INCL. TUKTOYAKTUK.
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==DISCUSSION==
STORM SURGE WITH BREAKING WAVES IS EXPECTED THIS MORNING IN
TUKTOYAKTUK.
THE HIGHEST WATER LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO REACH 1 M ABOVE HIGHEST
ASTRONOMICAL TIDE AND IS EXPECTED TO CAUSE MODERATE FLOODING. THESE
CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO COASTAL AREAS, INCLUDING BEACHED
BOATS.
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 POST ON X USING (HASH)NTSTORM.
THESE WARNINGS ARE ISSUED WHEN WATER LEVELS POSE A FLOODING THREAT
TO COASTAL AREAS.
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