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Hurricane Isaias Approaching the Gulf Coast; Remnants of Rachel to Impact the Southwest U.S.

Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall along the U.S. northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. A life-threatening storm surge is expected along the coast with damaging wind gusts extending well inland. Areas of heavy rainfall are forecast throughout much of the Southeast U.S. The remnants of Rachel will bring gusty winds and heavy rainfall to the Southwest U.S. this weekend. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Norton Sound greater than 15 NM (PKZ852) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Norton Sound greater than 15 NM (PKZ852)
Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK
Last Update: 349 PM AKDT Thu Oct 8 2026		Print



Tonight: S winds 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.

Fri: SE winds 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.

Fri Night: S winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.

Sat: S winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.

Sat Night: SE winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.

Sun: S winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.

Sun Night: S winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

Mon: S winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Tue: SE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.






Zone Forecast: Norton Sound greater than 15 NM (PKZ852)

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