Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued August 21 at 11:39PM AKDT until August 25 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 12:39am
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Water levels of 4 to 6 feet above the normal high tide
line expected.
* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Monday to 4 PM AKDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is still some uncertainty and the
water level forecast may change slightly this weekend.
Regardless, water levels are expected to increase beginning
Monday morning and will bring high surf, minor wave run up and
erosion with the Monday and Tuesday high tides. Highest water
levels will be towards Koyuk and Elim while Stebbins/Saint Michael
and Unalakleet will be on the lower end of this range.
Instruction:
Precautions should be taken to protect property.
Area Description:
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov