Powerful storm slams Western Alaska

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A powerful storm is slamming Western Alaska, with reports of major flooding in coastal communities including Golovin, Chevak and Hooper Bay.

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The storm is the remnants of what was Typhoon Merbok

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and forecasters have predicted it could be one of the worst storms to hit Alaska’s western coast in recent history.

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Posts on social media Friday night and Saturday morning documented high waters flooding communities and high winds.

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In a video recorded Friday in Hooper Bay, 63-year-old Judy Bunyon describes it as the worst storm she’s seen since childhood.

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The video showed water flooding homes and wind tearing off roofs.

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In Golovin, the National Weather Service reported: “The water has gone over the berm and major flooding is ongoing in the community.

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Water levels are expected to rise another 1-2 feet this afternoon. Our thoughts are with the community.”

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