Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 11 at 6:40AM AKDT until September 11 at 10:00PM 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...Bering Strait Coast and Shishmaref.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 10 PM AKDT Friday.
* 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 around 50 mph expected. The strongest winds
are expected through the Bering Strait.
Instruction:
Precautions should be taken to protect property.
Area Description:
Shishmaref; Bering Strait Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov