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marine weather statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
300 PM ADT sun Oct 17 2004
A major storm is forecast to develop over the northern Bering Sea
Monday and move north over the Chukchi Sea Tuesday.
If the storm strengthens as forecast...widespread gale force winds
will develop over the northern Bering Sea and coastal waters from
the Yukon Delta to Cape Lisburne on Monday, and spread to the
western Arctic coast waters Monday night. Storm force winds are
possible late Monday night through Tuesday from Norton Sound north
to Cape Lisburne.
High waves will develop Monday night and Tuesday over the northern
Bering Sea...Norton Sound and the Chukchi Sea.
Small boats should head for port.
Over Norton Sound...strong southwest winds forecast for Monday
night and Tuesday will generate heavy surf and a rise in water
level along the coast.
Along the Chukchi Sea coast north of Cape Krusenstern...strong
southwest winds forecast for Tuesday will generate heavy surf
and a sharp rise in water level along the coast. This could
impact Kivalina and Point Hope.
The next marine weather statement is scheduled for 10 PM sun
or sooner if needed.
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