First published Nov 13, 2026, 1:10:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 13, 2026, 1:10:16 AM UTC

Coastal and marine hazards

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued November 12 at 3:48PM AKST until November 13 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

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A coastal-marine warning covers waters from Cape Beaufort to Point Franklin, 15–85 nautical miles offshore. Forecasts describe extreme freezing spray, easterly winds of 30–35 knots, and seas of 9–13 feet.

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Affected location: Cape Beaufort to Point Franklin, Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters

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Why it matters

The warning identifies extreme freezing spray and rough marine conditions in the specified Arctic Alaska coastal waters.

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Confidence: 8/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued November 12 at 3:48PM AKST until November 13 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

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