Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued October 20 at 3:07PM AKDT until October 25 at 10:00PM 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 3 to 5 feet above the normal high
tide line at Gambell and 2 to 3 feet above the normal high tide
line at Savoonga.
* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southeast winds increase Thursday
night gusting up to 75 mph.
Instruction:
Precautions should be taken to protect property.
Area Description:
St Lawrence Island
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov