Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued August 23 at 12:52PM AKDT until August 25 at 4:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 23, 2026 - 1:52pm
Expires:
August 24, 2026 - 8:00am
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 remains a small amount of uncertainty
in forecasted water levels, but confidence has increased in the
water levels. Water levels are expected to peak during the high
tide early Monday morning and then return to normal throughout
the day. The Tuesday high tide is expected to only be around 1
to 3 feet above normal. The highest water levels are expected
near Koyuk and Elim with Stebbins/St. Michael and Unalakleet
near 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