Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 24 at 8:35AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 24, 2026 - 9:35am
Expires:
September 25, 2026 - 8:00am
Description:
A strong low southeast of Hooper Bay will provide southeasterly
winds through 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