Yellow Storm Surge Warning for Herschel Island, Yukon (Sep 22, 2026)

Source: ECCC · Yukon Coastline

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A yellow storm surge warning is in effect for the coastline of Yukon including Herschel Island, with moderate flooding expected Wednesday afternoon.

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Record type
Storm Surge
Affected area
Yukon Coastline
Issued
September 22, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

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Alert Details

Yellow warning - storm surge - in effect. Issued by Environment Canada. Effective from 2026-09-22T10:50:06-00:00.

Affected Areas

Coastline of Yukon including Herschel Island.

What You Should Do

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 YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or post reports on social media using #YTStorm.

Expected Conditions

Minor flooding is possible at each high tide today. Moderate flooding is expected once again on Wednesday afternoon, with maximum water levels reaching up to 25 cm above highest astronomical tide before water levels recede Thursday.

Timeline

This warning is effective from 2026-09-22T10:50:06-00:00 and expires 2026-09-23T02:50:06-00:00. A multi-day storm surge event continues.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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Questions & Answers

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
A yellow storm surge warning is in effect for the coastline of Yukon including Herschel Island, with moderate flooding expected Wednesday afternoon.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by ECCC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "medium" severity. Stay informed and follow agency guidance.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Yukon Coastline. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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