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weather NWS minor St Lawrence Island October 22, 2026 at 4:43 PM

High Surf Advisory

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 3 to 5 feet above the normal high tide line at Gambell and 2 to 3 feet above the normal high tide line at Savoonga.

* WHERE...St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 10 PM AKDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...South to southeast winds increase Thursday night gusting up to 75 mph.

Local conditions in St Lawrence Island may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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