Yellow Storm Surge Warning Issued for Yukon Coastline

Source: ECCC · Coastline of Yukon

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A yellow warning for storm surge is in effect for the coastline of Yukon including Herschel Island, with water levels expected to cause minor to moderate flooding.

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Record type
Storm Surge
Affected area
Coastline of Yukon
Issued
August 28, 2026
Issuing authority
ECCC

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Alert Details

Yellow warning - storm surge - in effect. Issued by Environment Canada. Effective from 2026-08-28T10:17:12-00:00 until 2026-08-29T02:17:12-00:00.

Affected Areas

Coastline of Yukon including Herschel Island.

What You Should Do

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. Conditions may cause damage to infrastructure near the coast, including boats beached or anchored along the shoreline.

Expected Conditions

Storm surge is expected overnight and Saturday afternoon at Herschel Island. Water levels are expected to reach 10 to 20 cm above highest astronomical tide overnight tonight and may cause minor to moderate flooding. Water levels are expected to reach 20 to 30 cm above highest astronomical tide Saturday afternoon and may cause moderate flooding.

Timeline

Alert effective 2026-08-28T10:17:12-00:00, expires 2026-08-29T02:17:12-00:00. Storm surge expected overnight tonight and Saturday afternoon.

Original source: ECCC Official Notice ↗

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What is this ECCC weather alert about?
A yellow warning for storm surge is in effect for the coastline of Yukon including Herschel Island, with water levels expected to cause minor to moderate flooding.
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 Coastline of Yukon. Check with ECCC for the most current geographic scope.
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