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07/31/2026

Time to check your prepardness! With Fall coming it is a great time to check your readiness to take care of you and your loved ones:

Items to think about:

1: Is your emergency "to go bag prepared
2: Have you updated the pictures of the inside and out of your house/work
3: Do you know where to evacuate to
4: Have you changed the oil and made your emergency generator ready
5: Have you signed up for the Nome Emergency Notification and Announcement System: Sign up by Texting 91896 on our cell phone Then type Nome and opt in by texting yes:
Kawerak will soon have a similar system
Follow for more updates on prepardness items
Nome LEPC

07/31/2026

Good afternoon partners,

We’re tracking a Bering Sea low, set to impact the West Coast and Western Interior Sunday through Tuesday. Expect gusty winds and rain to build into the West Coast Sunday and Monday, shifting east into the Western Interior Monday and Tuesday with gusty winds developing in the Alaska Range passes. As of Friday afternoon, the highest rainfall totals will be in the Upper Kuskokwim near McGrath, with minor coastal impacts (primarily high surf) expected for the West Coast. We’ll keep you updated throughout the weekend as the forecast develops.

Have a great rest of your day!

Carter, Kyra, Sonya, and the NWS Fairbanks Team

07/30/2026

Alaskan NORAD Region, Alaskan Command and 11th Air Force and 11th Airborne Division · Follow
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Operation TUNDRA MERLIN Activities Planned Near Nome
JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Residents of Nome may notice an increased military presence in the area as part of Operation TUNDRA MERLIN, an enduring Homeland Defense operation conducted by Alaskan Command’s U.S. and Canadian partners.
As part of this year’s operation, the U.S. Army will rapidly mobilize equipment and personnel in vicinity of Nome to demonstrate its ability to quickly position capabilities in remote Arctic environments.
Additionally, residents may observe low-flying military aircraft on Aug. 4 and Aug. 6 as aircrews conduct planned training missions in the vicinity of Nome. These flights are part of routine military movements and have been carefully coordinated to support operations.
Operation TUNDRA MERLIN is a long-planned, enduring operation that strengthens the combined joint force’s ability to defend North America and operate effectively in the Arctic. While some activities may be visible, all operations and activities have been planned to minimize impact to local communities

07/20/2026

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
1047 AM AKDT Sun Jul 19 2026

AKZ820>822-824-825-827-210000-
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-Yukon Delta Coast-
St Lawrence Island-
Including Shishmaref, Diomede, Wales, Brevig Mission, Teller,
Nome, White Mountain, Golovin, Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael,
Elim, Koyuk, Shaktoolik, Mountain Village, Emmonak, Alakanuk,
Kotlik, Scammon Bay, Hooper Bay, Nunam Iqua, Chevak, Gambell,
and Savoonga
1047 AM AKDT Sun Jul 19 2026
..Potential Bering Sea Low Late This Week...

We are monitoring the potential for a coastal storm around
Thursday of this week. There is high uncertainty with the track of
the storm as it could be anywhere from the Yukon Delta to Bering
Strait. Fortunately, it doesn`t appear to be a storm that would
come with major impacts. However, there is a chance for minor
coastal impacts and high surf due to gusty west-southwest winds.
We will continue to update as necessary throughout the week.

03/18/2026

AKZ823-180000-
/O.EXB.PAFG.WW.Y.0043.260318T1800Z-260320T0600Z/
Interior Seward Peninsula-
Including the cities of Taylor, Serpentine Hot Springs, Haycock,
Council, and Pilgrim Springs
1220 AM AKDT Tue Mar 17 2026
..WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM WEDNESDAY TO 10 PM
AKDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Blowing snow expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Interior Seward Peninsula.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Wednesday to 10 PM AKDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The worst conditions are expected along
ridgetops and summits where the strongest winds are expected.
Conditions improve at lower elevations, especially for areas not
vulnerable to winds from the north.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use caution while traveling, especially in open areas. Visit
511.alaska.gov or call 5 1 1 for the latest road conditions.

02/24/2026

Deadline for Halong survivors to apply for FEMA assistance moved to April 3
FEMA has approved $36 million in federal individual assistance for survivors so far

According to FEMA, as of Feb. 3, the agency has approved $33 million in federal individual assistance
By Josiah Pike
Published: Feb. 23, 2026 at 10:09 AM AKST|Updated: 22 hours ago
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended the deadline for former Typhoon Halong survivors to apply for state and federal individual assistance to April 3.

Eligible survivors can receive assistance with disaster-related needs, including subsistence equipment, home repairs, vehicle damage, medical expenses and reimbursement for temporary housing, according to FEMA. This is the second extension of the deadline, with the original deadline being Dec. 22, 2025, which was then moved to Feb. 20.

As of Feb. 20, FEMA says it has approved $36 million in federal individual assistance for 2,084 households so far. Survivors can apply for FEMA individual assistance by calling 1-866-342-1699 or going to DisasterAssistance.gov, or state individual assistance by calling 1-844-445-7131 or visiting Ready.Alaska.gov.

02/13/2026

AKZ822>824-828>830-851-852-141600-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.W.0006.260214T0000Z-260215T2100Z/
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern
Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-Lower Koyukuk Valley-Middle Yukon
Valley-Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys-North Slopes of the Western
Alaska Range-Upper Kuskokwim Valley-
Including the cities of Pilgrim Springs, Koyuk, Hughes, Elim,
Unalakleet, Nikolai, Nulato, White Mountain, St Michael, Takotna,
Shaktoolik, Shageluk, Anvik, Farewell Lake, Golovin, Council,
Taylor, Kaltag, Stebbins, Grayling, Holy Cross, Serpentine Hot
Springs, McGrath, Huslia, Ruby, Nome, Galena, Koyukuk, and
Haycock
1135 AM AKST Fri Feb 13 2026
..WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO NOON AKST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow
accumulations between 7 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35
mph.

* WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills, Interior Seward
Peninsula, Lower Koyukuk Valley, Lower Yukon and Innoko Valleys,
Middle Yukon Valley, North Slopes of the Western Alaska Range,
Southern Seward Peninsula Coast, and Upper Kuskokwim Valley.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to noon AKST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Visit 511.alaska.gov or call 5
1 1 for the latest road conditions.

01/08/2026

AKZ820>823-827-090000-
/O.NEW.PAFG.WS.A.0002.260110T0000Z-260112T0000Z/
Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Interior Seward Peninsula-St Lawrence Island-
Including the cities of Savoonga, Nome, Golovin, White Mountain,
Diomede, Teller, Wales, Serpentine Hot Springs, Shishmaref,
Council, Haycock, Pilgrim Springs, Taylor, Gambell, and Brevig
Mission
302 PM AKST Wed Jan 7 2026
..WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Winds could gust as high as 60 mph resulting in blowing
snow.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast, Interior Seward Peninsula, Southern
Seward Peninsula Coast, and St Lawrence Island.

* WHEN...From Friday afternoon through Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

Persons should consider delaying travel. If travel is absolutely
necessary, consider taking a winter storm kit along with you,
including such items as tire chains, booster cables, flashlight,
shovel, blankets and extra clothing. Also take water, a first aid
kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you
become stranded.

&&

12/20/2025

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
615 AM AKST Sat Dec 20 2025

AKZ815-820-821-210100-
/O.CON.PAFG.WS.A.0031.251221T0900Z-251222T0900Z/
Kivalina and Red Dog Dock-Shishmaref-Bering Strait Coast-
Including the cities of Wales, Teller, Shishmaref, Kivalina,
Brevig Mission, Red Dog Dock, and Diomede
615 AM AKST Sat Dec 20 2025
..WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations
between 1 and 3 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40
mph.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast, Kivalina, and Diomede.

* WHEN...From late tonight through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the
latest forecasts for updates on this situation

12/04/2025

Loss From Typhoon Halong

Did you or anyone you know have property Damage either to your housing or subisistence gear, fish racks, Did loss of power in your community lead to you losing food in your freezers etc
if so you may be eligible for Individual Assistance through the State of Alaska. (This is not FEMA)
To apply go to Readyalaska.gov and follow the link or call 844-445-7131

There is still time and if FEMA includes the Bering Strait Region you
in its disaster declaration you may quality but you cannot collect from both

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