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 2 to 4 feet above the
normal high tide line, peaking during each high tide.
* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast and Kotzebue Sound.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 4 AM AKDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwest winds ramped up Wednesday into
Thursday, will remain strong through Friday, then gradually
weaken Friday night into Saturday. Winds will peak Thursday and
Friday, with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph expected.
Instruction:
Precautions should be taken to protect property.
Area Description:
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock; Lower Kobuk Valley; Baldwin Peninsula; Northern Seward Peninsula
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov