Yellow Storm Surge Warning for Tuktoyaktuk Coastline (Sep 14, 2026)

Source: ECCC · Northwest Territories Coastline

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Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for storm surge affecting the coastline from Mackenzie Bay to McKinley Bay including Tuktoyaktuk.

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Record type
Storm Surge
Affected area
Northwest Territories Coastline
Issued
September 14, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

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Alert Details

Yellow warning - storm surge issued by Environment Canada (ECCC). Effective from 2026-09-14T10:19:30-00:00, expires 2026-09-15T02:19:30-00:00.

Affected Areas

Coastline from Mackenzie Bay to McKinley Bay including Tuktoyaktuk.

What You Should Do

Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Report severe weather by emailing NTstorm@ec.gc.ca, calling 1-800-239-0484, or posting on social media using #NTStorm.

Expected Conditions

Coastal flooding due to storm surge is expected. Moderate flooding is likely this morning with water levels reaching as high as 1 metre above highest astronomical tide.

Timeline

The warning is in effect immediately. Water levels will recede by Monday evening.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for storm surge affecting the coastline from Mackenzie Bay to McKinley Bay including Tuktoyaktuk.
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 Northwest Territories Coastline. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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