Occurred Nov 5, 2026, 12:45:00 PM UTC

First published Nov 6, 2026, 12:21:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 6, 2026, 12:21:15 AM UTC

Coastal and marine hazards

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued November 5 at 3:45AM AKST until November 6 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

Reported by U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS

A heavy freezing spray warning covers Arctic Alaska coastal waters from Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point. The forecast describes easterly winds of 25–35 kt, seas of 4–7 ft, and blowing snow.

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Affected location: Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters, Flaxman Island to Demarcation Point

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Why it matters

The warning identifies expected heavy freezing spray in Arctic Alaska coastal waters.

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Confidence: 8/10How 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: 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 5 at 3:45AM AKST until November 6 at 5:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

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