Occurred Nov 13, 2026, 12:46:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 14, 2026, 2:06:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 14, 2026, 2:06:16 AM UTC

Coastal and marine hazards

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued November 13 at 3:45AM AKST until November 14 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

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NWS Fairbanks issued the warning for waters from Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island, 15–80 nautical miles offshore. Forecasts cite extreme freezing spray, blowing snow, easterly winds of 35–40 kt and seas up to 10 ft; the source excerpt ends mid-forecast.

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Affected location: Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters

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The warning describes severe freezing spray and marine conditions over the specified Alaska coastal waters.

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Confidence: 7/10How 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 13 at 3:45AM AKST until November 14 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

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