Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued October 20 at 3:07PM AKDT until October 26 at 4:00AM 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 3 to 6 feet above the normal high
tide line at Stebbins, St. Michael, and Unalakleet, 4 to 7 feet
above the normal high tide line at Shaktoolik, and 5 to 9 feet
above the normal high tide line at Koyuk and Elim.
* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.
* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 4 AM AKDT Monday.
* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southeast winds increase Friday
morning with gusts up to 60 mph possible.
Instruction:
Precautions should be taken to protect property.
Area Description:
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov