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NWS Fairbanks AKGL.W 5780November 3, 2026

Gale Warning: Cape Thompson to Cape Beaufort from 15 to 85 NM

The National Weather Service office in Fairbanks issued a gale warning for Cape Thompson to Cape Beaufort from 15 to 85 NM, in force until 5:00 p.m. local time on November 4. It was the 5,780th gale warning the NWS office in Fairbanks issued in 2026.

Warning

Issued3:48 p.m. AKST, November 3, 2026
In force from3:00 p.m. AKST, November 3, 2026
Expires5:00 p.m. AKST, November 4, 2026

In force for 26 hours

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Fairbanks AK
Area
Cape Thompson to Cape Beaufort from 15 to 85 NM
Level
Warning
Issued
3:48 p.m. AKST, November 3, 2026
In force from
3:00 p.m. AKST, November 3, 2026
Expires
5:00 p.m. AKST, November 4, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Moderate, Likely, Expected
VTEC event
PAFG GL.W 5780
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

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The notice as issued

Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one- third of the combined wind-wave and swell height. .TONIGHT...NE winds 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Light freezing spray. .WED...NE winds 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Light freezing spray. .WED NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Light freezing spray. .THU...NE winds 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Light freezing spray. .THU NIGHT...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Light freezing spray. .FRI...NE winds 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Light freezing spray. .FRI NIGHT...NE winds 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. Light freezing spray. .SAT...NE winds 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. .SUN...NE winds 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.

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