“It’s a historic-level storm,” Thoman said of the system steaming toward Alaska. AdvertisementWaves from the Bering Sea splash up on a jetty on Friday, Sept. 16, 2022, in Nome, Alaska. Much of Alaska's western coast could see flooding and high winds as the remnants of Typhoon Merbok moved into the Bering Sea region. Peggy Fagerstrom via APIn Nome, which has about 3,500 residents, Leon Boardway was working as usual Friday at the Nome Visitors Center, a half-block from the Bering Sea. While rain is needed, the storm was predicted to also bring winds that could spread the Mosquito Fire.

Source: Huffington Post September 18, 2022 01:18 UTC