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 including Herschel Island, with water levels expected to reach 10 to 20 cm above highest astronomical tide.
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- Record type
- Storm Surge Warning
- Affected area
- Yukon Coastline
- Issued
- August 29, 2026
- Issuing authority
- ECCC
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Alert Details
Environment Canada has issued a yellow warning for storm surge. The alert is effective from 2026-08-29T10:31:06-00:00 and expires at 2026-08-30T02:01:06-00:00.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Coastline of Yukon including Herschel Island.
What You Should Do
Residents should 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
Storm surge is expected this morning and Sunday morning at Herschel Island. Water levels are expected to reach 10 to 20 cm above highest astronomical tide and may cause minor to moderate flooding. These conditions can cause damage to infrastructure near the coast, including boats beached or anchored along the shoreline.
Timeline
The alert is effective starting 2026-08-29T10:31:06-00:00 and remains in effect until 2026-08-30T02:01:06-00:00.
Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗
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