Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 7 at 1:07PM AKDT until September 11 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 7, 2026 - 2:07pm
Expires:
September 8, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
* WHAT...High surf expected. Water levels 3 to 5 feet above the
normal high tide line, peaking during each high tide.
* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast and Northwest Arctic Coast.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 4 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds will steadily ramp up
Wednesday night into Thursday, remaining elevated through
Friday, before gradually subsiding Friday night into Saturday.
Winds will peak Thursday and Friday, with gusts around 50 to 60
mph expected.
Instruction:
Precautions should be taken to protect property.
Area Description:
Western Arctic Coast; Northwest Arctic Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov