Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued October 20 at 3:07PM AKDT until October 26 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 20, 2026 - 4:07pm
Expires:
October 21, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 1.5 to 2.5 feet above the normal
high tide line near Utqiagvik and 2.5 to 4 feet above the normal
high tide line near Wainwright.
* WHERE...Northwest Arctic Coast and Northern Arctic Coast.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 10 AM AKDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South winds increase late Friday to early
Saturday with gusts up to 40 mph.
Instruction:
Precautions should be taken to protect property.
Area Description:
Northwest Arctic Coast; Northern Arctic Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov