Storm Surge/Tide in St.lwrnce Is. Brng Strt (c), Alaska

The remains of typhoon Carlo deepened in its trek north over the Bering Sea and Far East Russia. The Warm front moved across the west coast of Alaska Sunday 27th, and the Cold front moved over the area Tuesday. Between the two a long fetch of 50 to 60 kt spouthwest winds covered the Bering Sea. Hardest hit was the village of Diomede, on Little Diomede island: many lost/damaged items including two large container vans used for storage by the city and Native Store swept out to sea in the 40 ft waves, and communications were severed for a period of time. At Gambell, the south end of the runway was damages, along with the runway lights.