Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 2 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 2, 2026 - 6:00am
Expires:
September 2, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...A warm front associated with strong Bering Sea low will
move into Western Alaska Wednesday into Thursday, with
widespread rain and gusty winds expected. Water levels late
Thursday through Saturday morning could rise 2 to 4 feet above
the normal high tide line in the Norton Sound, and 1 to 2 feet
above the normal high tide line along the Yukon Delta Coast.
* WHERE...Southern Seward Peninsula Coast east of Nome, Eastern
Norton Sound, and Yukon Delta Coast.
* WHEN...Late Thursday September 3 through Saturday September 5.
* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur. Heavy rain and
gusty winds could make travel difficult at times.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Water levels are expected to peak late
Thursday into Friday and Saturday morning. Gusty east/southeast
winds Wednesday into Thursday will shift to the south/southwest
Thursday into Friday, leading to more onshore flow and the
potential for higher water levels. Strongest wind gusts across
the West Coast will peak on Thursday around 30 to 50 mph, with
around 0.50 to 1.25 inches of rain expected through Thursday
night. Winds will be lighter Friday and Saturday, but will
remain onshore. There remains some uncertainty with the exact
water level heights, which will continue to be monitored.
Instruction:
Precautions should be taken to protect property.
Area Description:
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills; Yukon Delta Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov