North Slope Borough·6:10 AM AKDT·71.29°N, 156.79°W·Elevation 10 ft
High Surf Advisory
Minor · Expected
Until 10:00 AM Mon·Issued 5:30 AM Sat Oct 24·NWS Fairbanks AK
High Surf Advisory issued October 24 at 5:30AM AKDT until October 26 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK
Details
What: Large breaking waves of 2 to 3 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: Until 10 AM AKDT Monday.
Impacts: Localized beach erosion may occur.
Additional details: South to southwest winds will continue to gust up to 40 mph through the weekend. Strong winds continue into early next week
From the National Weather Service. In an emergency follow the instructions of local officials.
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