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Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Sep 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Sep 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...SW wind 15 kt early in the morning becoming light. Seas
6 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...S gale 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Showers.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...S gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...SW wind 15 kt early in the morning becoming light. Seas
6 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...S gale 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Showers.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...S gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Sep 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Sep 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...S wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Showers.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Showers.
.SAT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...S wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...S wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Showers.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Showers.
.SAT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...S wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Sep 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Sep 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...SW wind 15 kt early in the morning becoming light. Seas
6 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...SE gale 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Showers.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Showers.
.SAT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SUN...S gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...SW wind 15 kt early in the morning becoming light. Seas
6 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...SE gale 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Showers.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Showers.
.SAT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SUN...S gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Sep 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Sep 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...E wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Showers.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Showers.
.SAT...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SUN...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...E wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Showers.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Showers.
.SAT...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SUN...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Sep 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Sep 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...SW wind 15 kt early in the morning becoming light. Seas
6 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. Showers.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Showers.
.SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...S wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...SW wind 15 kt early in the morning becoming light. Seas
6 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. Showers.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Showers.
.SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...S wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Sep 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Sep 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...SW wind 10 kt becoming E. Seas 6 ft. Patchy fog early in
the morning.
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 5 ft building to 10 ft in the
afternoon. Showers.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Showers.
.SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...S gale to 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...SW wind 10 kt becoming E. Seas 6 ft. Patchy fog early in
the morning.
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 5 ft building to 10 ft in the
afternoon. Showers.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Showers.
.SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...S gale to 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Sep 18 2026 10:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Sep 18 2026 4:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM AKDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM AKDT SATURDAY
What:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, east
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft
expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds
20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft
expected.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, east
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft
expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds
20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 11 ft
expected.
Where:
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM, Cape
Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM and Icy Cape to
Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM, Cape
Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM and Icy Cape to
Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.
When:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 AM
AKDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM AKDT
Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Friday
to 1 AM AKDT Saturday.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 AM
AKDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM AKDT
Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Friday
to 1 AM AKDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Sep 18 2026 10:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Sep 18 2026 4:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM AKDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM TO 10 PM AKDT FRIDAY
What:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25
kt expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt and
seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
to 9 ft expected.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 25
kt expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt and
seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory,
southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6
to 9 ft expected.
Where:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM.
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM.
When:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 AM
AKDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM AKDT
Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM to 10
PM AKDT Friday.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 AM
AKDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM AKDT
Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM to 10
PM AKDT Friday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Sep 18 2026 10:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Sep 18 2026 4:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 1 AM AKDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft
Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts
up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the Small Craft
Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 7 to 10 ft expected.
Where:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.
When:
For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM AKDT Friday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Friday to 1 AM AKDT
Saturday.
For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM AKDT Friday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Friday to 1 AM AKDT
Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Sep 18 2026 10:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Sep 18 2026 4:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 10 AM AKDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 4 PM AKDT FRIDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM FRIDAY TO 4 AM AKDT SATURDAY
What:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 30
kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, east
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft
expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds
20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft
expected.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 25 to 30
kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, east
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft
expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds
20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft
expected.
Where:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
When:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 AM
AKDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM AKDT
Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Friday
to 4 AM AKDT Saturday.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 10 AM
AKDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 10 AM to 4 PM AKDT
Friday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Friday
to 4 AM AKDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Thursday, Sep 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, Sep 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING TONIGHT
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Pacific Side