First published Nov 4, 2026, 12:45:15 PM UTC · Last updated Nov 4, 2026, 12:45:15 PM UTC

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Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued November 3 at 3:48PM AKST until November 4 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

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NWS Fairbanks issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Arctic Alaska coastal waters from Point Franklin to Cape Halkett, 15 to 75 nautical miles offshore, through November 4 at 5:00 PM AKST. The excerpt forecasts heavy freezing spray, blowing snow, easterly winds of 30 knots, and seas reaching 8 feet.

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Affected location: Arctic Alaska coastal waters from Point Franklin to Cape Halkett

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The warning reports severe freezing spray conditions in the affected Arctic coastal waters.

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Confidence: 6/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How 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: 5/10How 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 3 at 3:48PM AKST until November 4 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

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