Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 11 at 6:40AM AKDT until September 12 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 11, 2026 - 7:40am
Expires:
September 11, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...High surf expected. Water levels 3 to 5 feet above the
normal high tide line, peaking during each high tide.
* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast and Northwest Arctic Coast.
* WHEN...From 10 PM Wednesday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds ramped up Wednesday night
into Thursday, will remain strong through Friday, then
gradually weaken Friday night into Saturday. Winds will peak
Thursday and Friday, with gusts up to 50 to 65 mph expected. The
strongest winds are expected near the Lisburne Peninsula.
Instruction:
Precautions should be taken to protect property.
Area Description:
Western Arctic Coast; Northwest Arctic Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov