Bering Straits EMS

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

11/29/2025

Special Weather Statement
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434 PM AKST Fri Nov 28 2025

AKZ818-819-823-824-828-829-300100-
Northern Seward Peninsula-Upper Kobuk Valleys-
Interior Seward Peninsula-Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
Lower Koyukuk Valley-Middle Yukon Valley-
Including Deering, Buckland, Candle, Ambler, Shungnak, Kobuk,
Serpentine Hot Springs, Council, Haycock, Pilgrim Springs,
Taylor, Unalakleet, Stebbins, St Michael, Elim, Koyuk,
Shaktoolik, Huslia, Hughes, Galena, Nulato, Kaltag, Ruby,
and Koyukuk
434 PM AKST Fri Nov 28 2025
..Heavy Snow Possible Tuesday and Wednesday Next Week...

Light snow is expected this weekend and into Monday, but a
powerful winter storm will move into Bristol Bay on Tuesday.

The heaviest snow right now looks to set up from Unalakleet to
Huslia south and east on Tuesday and Wednesday. This event will
come with a sharp temperature gradient and the freezing line may
get as far north as Galena, so there is a rain/freezing rain risk
as well. All of this precipitation has a chance to be heavy with
moderate confidence for snowfall totals over 6 inches and low
confidence for 0.10" of ice. Exact accumulations of snow and ice
are still uncertain and details will become clearer this weekend
as updates continue to come out.

11/10/2025

INDIVIDUAL ASSISTANCE FOR 2025 FALL STORM

All the communities in the Bering Strait Region Bering Strait Region are covered by the State Disaster Declaration individual communities do not need to have a local declaration. They can go to the state's web site ready.alaska.gov . On the Home page, click on the box individual assistance for 2025 October West Coast Storm.

Thanks Kevin Knowlton

10/30/2025

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10/10/2025

WATCH THIS One Projected water 15 feet above high tides in eastern Norton Sound

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
205 PM AKDT Thu Oct 9 2025

AKZ801-110000-
/O.EXA.PAFG.CF.A.0002.251013T0200Z-251014T0600Z/
/O.CON.PAFG.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-251010T1200Z/
Western Arctic Coast-
205 PM AKDT Thu Oct 9 2025
..COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT
FRIDAY.....COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, water levels will be
receding through Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
significant coastal flooding possible Sunday evening through
Monday evening. This storm is the remnants of Typhoon Halong and
will likely bring higher water and stronger winds than the
October 8th storm.

* WHERE...Western Arctic Coast.

* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 4 AM AKDT Friday.
For the Coastal Flood Watch, from Sunday evening through
Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure
may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If
travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through
water of unknown depth.

10/03/2025

Z821-822-824-040000-
/O.CON.PAFG.SU.Y.0007.251004T0000Z-251005T1200Z/
Bering Strait Coast-Southern Seward Peninsula Coast-
Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills-
433 AM AKDT Fri Oct 3 2025
..HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 4 AM AKDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Water levels 2 to 5 feet above the normal high tide
line.

* WHERE...Bering Strait Coast, Southern Seward Peninsula Coast
and Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills.

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

* IMPACTS...Localized beach erosion may occur.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Highest water levels will be in the
northern Norton Sound and towards the Bering Strait, around 4/5
feet above the normal high tide line with around 2 to 4 feet in
the Eastern Norton Sound. Impacts shouldn`t be too out of the
ordinary, but minor erosion and wave run up is possible,
especially along the southern Seward Peninsula.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Precautions should be taken to protect property.

&&

$$

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09/17/2025

Need life jackets (PFD"s) for next year
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Thank you for being part of our program and helping us reach your community with public use life jackets!
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Alaska Office of Boating Safety

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