First published Nov 13, 2026, 1:56:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 13, 2026, 2:28:15 AM UTC

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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued November 12 at 4:00PM AKST until November 13 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

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NWS Fairbanks issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for waters from Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island, 15 to 80 nautical miles offshore. The source reports severe conditions and forecasts extreme freezing spray, blowing snow, northeast to east winds, and seas through Saturday.

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Affected location: Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters, from Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island

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The warning identifies severe freezing-spray conditions in the affected Arctic Alaska coastal waters.

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Nov 12, 2026, 12:48 AM UTC
NWS Fairbanks issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for waters from Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island, 15 to 80 nautical miles offshore. The source reports severe conditions and forecasts extreme freezing spray, blowing snow, northeast to east winds, and seas through Saturday.
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Nov 12, 2026, 12:45 AM UTC
The warning covers the Western US Arctic Offshore and is in effect until November 12 at 5:00 PM AKST. The forecast includes extreme freezing spray, blowing snow, winds up to 40 knots, and seas up to 13 feet.
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