Occurred Oct 22, 2026, 11:49:00 PM UTC

First published Oct 23, 2026, 12:08:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 12:15:15 AM UTC

Coastal and marine hazards

Storm Warning issued October 22 at 3:49PM AKDT until October 23 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Fairbanks AK

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A storm warning covers coastal waters from Sledge Island to Wales, out 15 nautical miles. The forecast includes winds up to 45 kt and seas up to 15 ft, with rain and snow also forecast.

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Affected location: Sledge Island to Wales, Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters

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The warning identifies severe marine conditions in the affected coastal waters through October 23 at 5:00 PM AKDT.

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Oct 22, 2026, 11:49 PM UTC
A storm warning covers coastal waters from Sledge Island to Wales, out 15 nautical miles. The forecast includes winds up to 45 kt and seas up to 15 ft, with rain and snow also forecast.
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