Storm surge
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Issued by Environment Canada
⏳ In force until Thu 22 Oct, 05:03 📍 Coastline from Mackenzie Bay to McKinley Bay incl. Tuktoyaktuk (approximate) 🕑 2 h ago
Storm surge is expected today in Tuktoyaktuk. The highest water levels are expected to reach 85 to 90 cm above highest astronomical tide near noon today and may cause moderate flooding. These conditions can cause damage to infrastructure near the coast, including boats beached or anchored along the shoreline. ### This warning is issued when high water levels pose a threat to coastal regions due t…
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SeverityModerate
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UrgencyImmediate
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CertaintyLikely
Eventstorm surge
Response typeMonitor
CategoryEnv
Affected areaCoastline from Mackenzie Bay to McKinley Bay incl. Tuktoyaktuk
Issuing authorityEnvironment Canada
ContactNot supplied
🕓 Alert timing · EAT
Sent2026-10-21T12:23:01-00:00
Effective2026-10-21T12:23:01-00:00
Onset2026-10-21T12:19:00-00:00
Expires2026-10-22T02:03:01-00:00
📋 Official instructions
No official instructions supplied with this report.📄 Message details
Alert identifierurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.1973825697.2026
Message typeUpdate
Sendercap-pac@canada.ca
ScopePublic
CAP statusActual
Related messagesurn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.3138880244.2026 urn:oid:2.49.0.1.124.0833713858.2026
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🛡 Safety advice
General guidance for this type of incident - not official instructions.
- Stay aware of your surroundings in this area.
- Follow official updates from the police and local authorities.
- In an emergency call 112 (police) or 112 (ambulance), or request help through Jilinde.
📰 Story summary
From the report shown in the feed:
- Storm surge is expected today in Tuktoyaktuk.
- The highest water levels are expected to reach 85 to 90 cm above highest astronomical tide near noon today and may cause moderate flooding.
- These conditions can cause damage to infrastructure near the coast, including boats beached or anchored along the shoreline.
- ### This warning is issued when high water levels pose a threat to coastal regions due t…
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