Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 24 at 8:58PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 24, 2026 - 9:58pm
Expires:
August 25, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Water levels will continue to rise and peak around 2 to 3 feet
above the normal high tide line with the Monday night and Tuesday
afternoon high tides. Highest water levels are expected from
Point Hope to Wainwright in association with the strongest
west/southwest winds gusting 25 to 35 mph. 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