Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 8:29AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 11, 2026 - 9:29am
Expires:
July 12, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Weak south to southwesterly wind will result in minor sea level
rises. Expect rises of 1 to 3 feet above the normal high tide
line with each high tide cycle from Sunday to Tuesday. Winds will
be around 15 to 25 mph from the south/southwest tonight, 10 to 20
mph through Monday, then weaken and shift northerly on Tuesday.
The highest water levels, up to 3 feet above the high tide line,
are expected in Eastern Norton Sound while the Yukon Delta and
Nome Coast are expected to be around 1 to 2 feet.
Significant impacts are not expected but those with belongings on
the beach may want to bring them further away from the water as a
precaution.
Area Description:
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast; Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills; Yukon Delta Coast
Forcast Office:
NWS Fairbanks AK
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