Alaska's next west coast storm forecast to hit farther north, as some communities still recover from September flooding

The storm's most serious impacts are expected from Shishmaref to Kotzebue and up the coast to Utqiagvik.

The Weather Service has issued warnings for high winds, flooding or both for those areas, as well as the community of Gambell on St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea.To the south, in places like Nome, Unalakleet and down to Hooper Bay, there are less serious weather advisories in effect.

The Alaska National Guard’s adjutant general, Maj. Gen. Torrence Saxe, said guardsmen and helicopters are pre-positioned at armories in Nome, Kotzebue and Utqiagvik.

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