Occurred Nov 8, 2026, 12:48:00 AM UTC

First published Nov 9, 2026, 1:51:15 AM UTC · Last updated Nov 9, 2026, 1:51:15 AM UTC

Coastal and marine hazards

Heavy Freezing Spray Warning issued November 7 at 3:48PM AKST until November 8 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

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A heavy freezing spray warning covers waters from Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island and Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters. The forecast lists heavy freezing spray, becoming extreme, with winds up to 40 kt and seas up to 8 ft.

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Affected location: Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island, Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters

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The warning describes severe and later extreme freezing spray across the affected 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 7 at 3:48PM AKST until November 8 at 5:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

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