First published Nov 14, 2026, 1:50:16 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 14, 2026, 2:43:16 AM UTC

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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued November 13 at 3:48PM AKST until November 14 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

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A heavy freezing spray warning covers waters from Point Franklin to Cape Halkett, extending 15 nautical miles offshore, through November 14 at 5:00 AM AKST. The forecast describes extreme freezing spray, blowing snow, easterly winds, and seas reaching 10 feet.

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

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The warning identifies severe conditions across the specified Arctic Alaska coastal waters.

Update history

Nov 13, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC
NWS Fairbanks issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for waters from Point Franklin to Cape Halkett, with extreme freezing spray, blowing snow, winds of 30–35 kt, and seas of 7–11 ft reported in the forecast. The warning is in effect until November 14 at 5:00 AM AKST.
U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS
Nov 13, 2026, 12:46 PM UTC
A heavy freezing spray warning covers waters from Point Franklin to Cape Halkett, extending 15 nautical miles offshore, through November 14 at 5:00 AM AKST. The forecast describes extreme freezing spray, blowing snow, easterly winds, and seas reaching 10 feet.
U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

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