Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 23 at 2:57PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 23, 2026 - 3:57pm
Expires:
September 24, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
A strong low southeast of Hooper Bay will provide southeasterly
winds from Thursday to Saturday. This will likely result in minor
erosion on the Bay side of Hooper Bay as well as minor water
rises to around 1 to 2 feet above the normal high tide line with
each high tide cycle from Thursday afternoon to Saturday morning.
Strongest wind gusts, up to 55 mph are expected to occur between
7 AM and 10 PM Thursday. There may be a gust to 60 mph but it
would be infrequent. After 10 PM Thursday, winds will mainly
weaken and be less than 50 mph Friday and Saturday.
Area Description:
Yukon Delta Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov