Occurred Nov 4, 2026, 12:45:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 5, 2026, 12:56:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 5, 2026, 12:56:15 AM UTC

Coastal and marine hazards

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued November 4 at 3:45AM AKST until November 5 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

A warning covers waters from Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island, extending 15 nautical miles offshore. The forecast describes heavy freezing spray at times, winds of 35–40 knots, seas of 6–7 feet, and blowing snow.

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Affected location: Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island, Arctic Alaska coastal waters

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Why it matters

The warning identifies hazardous freezing spray conditions across the specified Arctic 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: 3/10The 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 4 at 3:45AM AKST until November 5 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

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