Alaska Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/12/2026 15:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 12 at 2:13PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 12, 2026 - 3:13pm
Expires: 
July 13, 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 through Tuesday. Winds will be around 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