Yellow Storm Surge Warning Issued for Yukon Coastline
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Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for storm surge along the Yukon Coastline, with water levels expected to reach 0.2 to 0.3 m above highest astronomical tide Tuesday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Surge Warning
- Affected area
- Yukon Coastline
- Issued
- August 18, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
Yellow warning for storm surge issued by Environment Canada. The alert is effective from 2026-08-18T05:01:57-00:00 and expires 2026-08-18T21:01:57-00:00.
Affected Areas
Yukon Coastline.
What You Should Do
Continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. Report severe weather by emailing YTstorm@ec.gc.ca or posting on social media using #YTStorm.
Expected Conditions
Storm surge with large waves expected Tuesday morning. Water levels are expected to reach 0.2 to 0.3 m above highest astronomical tide. These conditions can cause damage to infrastructure including boats along the shoreline. A low pressure system will bring a significant period of strong winds and higher waves.
Timeline
Conditions will begin to improve overnight Wednesday as winds diminish.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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