Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/24/2026 15:12

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 2:12PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 24, 2026 - 3:12pm
Expires: 
August 24, 2026 - 11:15pm
Description: 
Water levels are currently rising and will peak around 2 to 3 feet above the normal high tide line with the Monday evening and Tuesday afternoon high tides. Highest levels are expected from Point Hope to Wainwright. Water levels gradually return to near normal levels Tuesday night.
Area Description: 
Western Arctic Coast; Northwest Arctic Coast; Northern Arctic Coast
Forcast Office: 
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov