WEATHERTrackCAST - Central Pacific Warnings, Watches, And Advisories Small Craft Advisory

Impacts:
A Small Craft Advisory means that wind speeds of 20 to 33 knots, or seas of 7 feet or greater, are expected to produce hazardous conditions for small craft. These hazardous conditions may result in poor vessel handling and steering response, broaching, overturned dinghies and kayaks, slips and falls on slippery decks, rub damage along docks and seawalls, swamped bows at reef tract mooring balls, and dragging anchors.

Instructions:
Inexperienced boaters, especially those with smaller vessels, should avoid operating in these conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Florida Bay including Barnes Sound, Blackwater Sound, and Buttonwood Sound

Bayside and Gulfside from Craig Key to West End of Seven Mile Bridge

Gulf of America from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee 20 to 60 NM out and beyond 5 fathoms

Gulf of America including Dry Tortugas and Rebecca Shoal Channel

Gulf of America from West End of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to 5 Fathoms

Hawk Channel from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out to the reef

Hawk Channel from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out to the reef

Hawk Channel from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to Halfmoon Shoal out to the reef

Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key out 20 NM

Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge out 20 NM

Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal out 20 NM

Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas out 20 NM

Straits of Florida from Ocean Reef to Craig Key 20 to 60 NM out

Straits of Florida from Craig Key to west end of Seven Mile Bridge 20 to 60 NM out

Straits of Florida from west end of Seven Mile Bridge to south of Halfmoon Shoal 20 to 60 NM out

Straits of Florida from Halfmoon Shoal to 20 NM west of Dry Tortugas 20 to 60 NM out

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 12:00 PM CDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 10:00 PM CDT

Issued by:
NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI

What:
South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft.

Where:
Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Port Washington.

When:
From noon to 10 PM CDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Sheboygan to Port Washington WI

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM SATURDAY TO 6 AM EDT MONDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 2:00 AM EDT - Monday, Oct 26 2026 6:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Charleston SC

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt expected.

Where:
Charleston Harbor.

When:
From 2 AM Saturday to 6 AM EDT Monday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Charleston Harbor

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 9:55 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 6:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Charleston SC

What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible.

Where:
Edisto Beach to Savannah out 20 NM.

When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through late Sunday night.

Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from Edisto Beach SC to Savannah GA out 20 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 9:55 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 6:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Charleston SC

What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 30 to 40 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft possible.

Where:
Savannah to Altamaha Sound out 20 NM.

When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through late Sunday night.

Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from Savannah GA to Altamaha Sound GA out 20 nm, including Grays Reef National Marine Sanctuary

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT SATURDAY THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 9:55 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 6:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Charleston SC

What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft possible.

Where:
South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM.

When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday morning through late Sunday night.

Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from South Santee River to Edisto Beach SC out 20 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 7 AM CDT SUNDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 12:00 PM CDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 7:00 AM CDT

Issued by:
NWS Green Bay WI

What:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce visibility to under one mile. For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected.

Where:
Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island to Sheboygan.

When:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CDT Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon Saturday to 7 AM CDT Sunday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low visibility will make navigation difficult.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

If you must navigate, proceed with caution. Use proper fog signals. Make sure all running lights are on. Remember to use your radar and compass.

Areas Impacted:

Rock Island Passage to Sturgeon Bay WI

Sturgeon Bay to Two Rivers WI

Two Rivers to Sheboygan WI

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 1:00 PM EDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 8:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Marquette MI

What:
South to southwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

Where:
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage.

When:
From 1 PM Saturday to 8 AM EDT Sunday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI

5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM TO 10 PM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 10:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Marquette MI

What:
South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

Where:
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays and Huron Islands to Marquette MI.

When:
From 5 AM to 10 PM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Portage Lake to Huron Island MI to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays

Huron Islands to Marquette MI

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 11 PM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 8:00 AM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 11:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Marquette MI

What:
South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

Where:
Marquette to Munising MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI.

When:
From 8 AM to 11 PM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Marquette to Munising MI

Munising to Grand Marais MI

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 1:00 PM EDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 2:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Marquette MI

What:
South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft expected.

Where:
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage.

When:
From 1 PM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 11:00 AM EDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 2:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Marquette MI

What:
South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

Where:
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.

When:
From 11 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TO 8 PM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 8:00 AM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 8:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Marquette MI

What:
South winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected.

Where:
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI and Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI.

When:
From 8 AM to 8 PM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI

Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 5 PM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 10:00 AM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Marquette MI

What:
South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 3 ft expected.

Where:
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI, Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI and Eagle River to Manitou Island MI.

When:
From 10 AM to 5 PM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI

Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI

Eagle River to Manitou Island MI

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM EDT /5 AM CDT/ TO 4 PM EDT /3 PM CDT/ SATURDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 6:00 AM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 4:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Marquette MI

What:
South winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected.

Where:
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI and Black River to Ontonagon MI.

When:
From 6 AM EDT /5 AM CDT/ to 4 PM EDT /3 PM CDT/ Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI

Black River To Ontonagon MI

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 8:44 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 2:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

What:
Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt.

Where:
Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA, Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA and Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island.

When:
Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Chesapeake Bay from Drum Point MD to Smith Point VA

Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA

Tangier Sound and the inland waters surrounding Bloodsworth Island

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AST SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 8:08 PM - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 12:00 PM

Issued by:
NWS San Juan PR

What:
Seas 6 to 7 feet expected. East to southeast winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.

Where:
Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico and USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N and Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM.

When:
In effect to noon AST Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Atlantic Waters of Puerto Rico AND USVI from 10 NM to 19.5N

Coastal Waters of Northern Puerto Rico out 10 NM

Mona Passage Southward to 17N

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 8:01 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 2:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Upton NY

What:
Northeast winds 5 to 10 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet.

Where:
Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM.

When:
Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Moriches Inlet NY to Montauk Point NY out 20 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 8:01 PM EDT - Friday, Oct 23 2026 11:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Upton NY

What:
Northeast winds 5 kt or less and seas 3 to 5 feet.

Where:
Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM.

When:
Until 11 PM EDT this evening.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Fire Island Inlet NY to Moriches Inlet NY out 20 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 7:51 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 6:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Mount Holly NJ

What:
Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft.

Where:
Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM.

When:
Until 6 PM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from Manasquan Inlet to Little Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM

Coastal waters from Little Egg Inlet to Great Egg Inlet NJ out 20 NM

Coastal waters from Great Egg Inlet to Cape May NJ out 20 NM

Coastal waters from Cape May NJ to Cape Henlopen DE out 20 NM

Coastal waters from Cape Henlopen to Fenwick Island DE out 20 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Fairbanks AK

Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one- third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

.TONIGHT...S winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Light freezing spray. .SAT...S winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Blowing snow. .SAT NIGHT...S winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SUN...S winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .SUN NIGHT...S winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .MON...S winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .MON NIGHT...SW winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .TUE...W winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .WED...SE winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 7:10 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Jacksonville FL

What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.

Where:
Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM.

When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from noon Saturday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

Impacts:
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.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL out 20 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 7:10 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 12:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Jacksonville FL

What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.

Where:
Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM, Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM.

When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until noon EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from noon Saturday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

Impacts:
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.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from Altamaha Sound to Fernandina Beach FL out 20 NM

Waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Fernandina Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM

Waters from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine FL from 20 to 60 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 7:10 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 8:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Jacksonville FL

What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft expected.

Where:
Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.

When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

Impacts:
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.

Areas Impacted:

Waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM SATURDAY TO 8 PM EDT MONDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 7:10 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 8:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Jacksonville FL

What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 34 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft. For the Gale Warning, northeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 14 ft expected.

Where:
Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM.

When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Warning, from 8 PM Saturday to 8 PM EDT Monday.

Impacts:
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.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from St. Augustine to Flagler Beach FL out 20 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. .SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SUN AND SUN NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. .MON...S wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft. .TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft. .WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Seguam to Adak Pacific Side out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. .SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SUN AND SUN NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft. .MON...S wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft. .TUE THROUGH WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. .SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SUN AND SUN NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .TUE THROUGH WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Unalga Pass to Nikolski Bering Side out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft. .SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SAT NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SUN AND SUN NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. .MON THROUGH WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Unalga Pass to Nikolski Pacific Side from 15 to 85 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SAT NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SUN...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SUN NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. .MON THROUGH TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. .WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Unalga Pass to Nikolski Pacific Side out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. .SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain. .SUN...W wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. .SUN NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. .MON...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. .TUE THROUGH WED...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Sitkinak to Castle Cape from 15 to 100 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft. .SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. .SUN AND SUN NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft. .MON...S wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft. .TUE...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft. .WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Seguam to Adak Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. .SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SUN AND SUN NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. .MON...S wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. .TUE...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. .WED...S wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Seguam to Adak Bering Side out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. .SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. .SUN AND SUN NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. .MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. .TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. .WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Nikolski to Seguam Pacfic Side out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 kt becoming SW 20 kt after midnight. Seas 10 ft. Rain. .SUN...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SUN NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .TUE THROUGH WED...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Sitkinak to Castle Cape out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. .SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. .SUN AND SUN NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. .MON THROUGH WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft. .SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. .SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft. .SUN NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft. .MON...S wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft. .TUE...S wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft. .WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. .SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. .SUN AND SUN NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. .MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. .TUE THROUGH WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain. .SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. .SUN...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SUN NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TUE THROUGH WED...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. .SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SAT NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SUN AND SUN NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. .MON...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. .TUE THROUGH WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Unimak Pass

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. .SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SUN...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. .SUN NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft. .MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft. .TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. .WED...S wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Unalga Pass to Nikolski Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 1 AM CDT MONDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 1:00 AM CDT - Monday, Oct 26 2026 1:00 AM CDT

Issued by:
NWS Mobile AL

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft expected.

Where:
Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL out 20 NM, Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Okaloosa Walton County Line FL to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM.

When:
From 1 AM Saturday to 1 AM CDT Monday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS out 20 NM

Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL out 20 NM

Waters from Pensacola FL to Pascagoula MS from 20 to 60 NM

Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Pensacola FL from 20 to 60 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 6:36 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 7:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Wakefield VA

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft.

Where:
James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River.

When:
Until 7 AM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

James River from JRB to HRBT, Including the Elizabeth River

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 6:36 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 7:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Wakefield VA

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft.

Where:
Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA.

When:
Until 7 AM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Chesapeake Bay from New Point Comfort to Little Creek VA

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 6:36 PM EDT - Monday, Oct 26 2026 6:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Wakefield VA

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 ft.

Where:
Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM, Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM and Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM.

When:
Until 6 AM EDT Monday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from Parramore Island to Cape Charles Light VA out 20 NM

Coastal Waters from Cape Charles Light to Virginia-North Carolina border out 20 NM

Coastal waters from NC VA border to Currituck Beach Light NC out 20 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 6:36 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 1:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Wakefield VA

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft.

Where:
Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA.

When:
Until 1 AM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Chesapeake Bay from Smith Point to Windmill Point VA

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 6:36 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 1:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Wakefield VA

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 2 to 4 ft.

Where:
Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA.

When:
Until 1 AM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Chesapeake Bay from Windmill Point to New Point Comfort VA

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT SUNDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 6:36 PM EDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 7:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Wakefield VA

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 3 to 5 ft.

Where:
Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel.

When:
Until 7 PM EDT Sunday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Chesapeake Bay from Little Creek VA to Cape Henry VA including the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SUNDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 6:36 PM EDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 7:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Wakefield VA

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft.

Where:
Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM and Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM.

When:
Until 7 AM EDT Sunday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from Fenwick Island DE to Chincoteague VA out 20 NM

Coastal waters from Chincoteague to Parramore Island VA out 20 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 6:36 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 7:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Wakefield VA

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves 1 to 2 ft expected.

Where:
Currituck Sound.

When:
Until 7 AM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Currituck Sound

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 4:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 7:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt expected.

Where:
Southern Chatham Strait and Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM.

When:
From 4 AM to 7 PM AKDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Southern Chatham Strait

Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 1 PM AKDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 1:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 1:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

What:
North winds 15 to 25 kt expected.

Where:
Northern Lynn Canal.

When:
From 1 AM to 1 PM AKDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Northern Lynn Canal

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM AKDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 10:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 4:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected.

Where:
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM.

When:
From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM AKDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 10:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 7:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt expected.

Where:
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM.

When:
From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM AKDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 7 PM AKDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 7:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 7:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

What:
North winds 15 to 25 kt expected.

Where:
Clarence Strait.

When:
From 7 AM to 7 PM AKDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Clarence Strait

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM AKDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 7:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 10:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

What:
Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected.

Where:
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM.

When:
From 7 PM this evening to 10 PM AKDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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.

.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .SAT NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain showers. .SUN...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SUN NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON THROUGH TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .WED...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Marmot Island To Sitkinak from 15 to 85 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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.

.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. .SUN...W wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SUN NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .MON...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .WED...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Areas Impacted:

West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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.

.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. .SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers. .SUN AND SUN NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .MON...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .TUE...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. .WED...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Shelikof Strait

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 2:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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.

.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers. .SUN...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SUN NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. .MON...W wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. .WED...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Barren Islands East

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 2:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

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.

.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt becoming NE 25 kt in the evening. Seas 6 ft. .SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SUN NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. .MON...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .WED...N wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 2:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

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.

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. .SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. .SAT NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt becoming N 15 kt late. Seas 8 ft. .SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SUN NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

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.

.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt late. Seas 6 ft. .SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .SAT NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SUN NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. .MON...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .WED...N wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 2:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

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.

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SUN NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .MON...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .WED...N wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt late. Seas 3 ft building to 5 ft. .SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt becoming 10 kt. Seas 4 ft becoming 2 ft. .SUN...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less. .SUN NIGHT...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less. .MON...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less. .TUE...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. .WED...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.

Areas Impacted:

Southern Chatham Strait

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt late. Seas 3 ft building to 5 ft. .SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. .SUN NIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. .MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .TUE...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .WED...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Northern Lynn Canal

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY SATURDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

.TONIGHT...NE 10 kt becoming 20 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 5 ft. .SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. .SUN NIGHT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. .MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Clarence Strait

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 2:48 PM PDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 3:00 AM PDT

Issued by:
NWS San Francisco CA

What:
Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 8 to 11 ft.

Where:
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10- 60 NM.

When:
Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 2:48 PM PDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 3:00 AM PDT

Issued by:
NWS San Francisco CA

What:
North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 34 kt and seas 9 to 13 ft.

Where:
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.

When:
Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 PM PDT - Friday, Oct 23 2026 9:00 PM PDT

Issued by:
NWS San Francisco CA

What:
Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

Where:
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 NM.

When:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 nm

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 PM PDT - Friday, Oct 23 2026 9:00 PM PDT

Issued by:
NWS San Francisco CA

What:
Northwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts to 25 kt expected.

Where:
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to 10 NM.

When:
From 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to 10 nm

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 PM PDT - Friday, Oct 23 2026 9:00 PM PDT

Issued by:
NWS San Francisco CA

What:
Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt and seas 8 to 10 ft expected.

Where:
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 NM.

When:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM PDT this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 2:48 PM PDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 9:00 AM PDT

Issued by:
NWS San Francisco CA

What:
North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 34 kt and seas 10 to 13 ft.

Where:
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.

When:
Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 2:48 PM PDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 3:00 AM PDT

Issued by:
NWS San Francisco CA

What:
Northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 9 to 11 ft.

Where:
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM.

When:
Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 2:43 PM PDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 9:00 AM PDT

Issued by:
NWS Eureka CA

What:
North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 feet.

Where:
Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm.

When:
Until 9 AM PDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from Cape Mendocino to Pt. Arena CA out 10 nm

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 12:40 PM PDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM PDT

Issued by:
NWS Medford OR

What:
North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep to very steep wind-driven seas 8 to 11 ft.

Where:
Very steep and hazardous seas expected south of Gold Beach and beyond 3 nm from shore, with Small Craft Advisory conditions elsewhere. .

When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Sunday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 8 AM PDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

Instructions:
Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM PDT SUNDAY... ...HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 12:40 PM PDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 5:00 AM PDT

Issued by:
NWS Medford OR

What:
North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and steep to very steep wind-driven seas 8 to 11 ft.

Where:
Very steep and hazardous seas expected south of Gold Beach and beyond 3 nm from shore, with Small Craft Advisory conditions elsewhere.

When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM PDT Sunday. For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 8 AM PDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

Instructions:
Recreational boaters should remain in port. Commercial vessels should prepare for very steep seas and consider remaining in port until conditions improve.

Areas Impacted:

Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM PDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 12:40 PM PDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 8:00 PM PDT

Issued by:
NWS Medford OR

What:
North winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and steep wind-driven seas 6 to 8 ft.

Where:
All areas.

When:
Until 8 PM PDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or damage smaller vessels.

* View the hazard area in detail at https://go.usa.gov/x6hks

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR out 10 nm

Waters from Florence to Cape Blanco OR from 10 to 60 nm

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING TO 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ MONDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 8:00 PM EDT - Monday, Oct 26 2026 8:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Tallahassee FL

What:
Northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with occasional gusts to near gale force. Seas 5 to 9 feet expected.

Where:
Offshore Gulf waters from the Walton-Okaloosa County line to the Ochlockonee River from 20 to 60 nautical miles out, Nearshore Gulf waters from the Ochlockonee River to the Suwannee River out 20 nautical miles, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Okaloosa Walton County Line FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL out 20 NM, and Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola Fl out to 20 Nm.

When:
From 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening to 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ Monday.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Apalachee Bay or Coastal Waters From Keaton Beach to Ochlockonee River Fl out to 20 Nm

Coastal waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach out 20 NM

Coastal Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola out 20 NM

Coastal Waters From Ochlockonee River to Apalachicola FL out to 20 Nm

Coastal waters from Suwannee River to Keaton Beach out 20 NM

Waters from Okaloosa-Walton County Line to Mexico Beach from 20 to 60 NM

Waters from Mexico Beach to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM

Waters from Suwannee River to Apalachicola FL from 20 to 60 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PDT THIS EVENING

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 11:48 AM PDT - Friday, Oct 23 2026 9:00 PM PDT

Issued by:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

What:
Hazardous sea conditions.

Where:
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island.

When:
Until 9 PM PDT this evening.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Additional Details:
See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt. Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 11:48 AM PDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 3:00 AM PDT

Issued by:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

What:
Hazardous sea conditions.

Where:
Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands.

When:
Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Additional Details:
See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Outer waters from Santa Cruz Island to San Clemente Island to 60 NM offshore including San Nicolas and Santa Barbara Islands

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 11:48 AM PDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 3:00 AM PDT

Issued by:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

What:
Hazardous sea conditions.

Where:
Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands.

When:
Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Additional Details:
See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Waters from Pt. Sal to Santa Cruz Island CA and westward 60 nm including San Miguel and Santa Rosa Islands

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 11:48 AM PDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 3:00 AM PDT

Issued by:
NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA

What:
Hazardous sea conditions.

Where:
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM.

When:
Until 3 AM PDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Additional Details:
See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX) for more.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal from 10 to 60 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 2:24 PM EDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 8:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Melbourne FL

What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 7 to 12 feet. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 11 to 15 feet possible.

Where:
Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm and Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm.

When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 AM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday morning through Monday evening.

Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

Areas Impacted:

Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 0-20 nm

Sebastian Inlet to Jupiter Inlet 20-60 nm

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH NOW IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 2:24 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 8:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Melbourne FL

What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 5 to 8 feet. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 10 to 15 feet possible.

Where:
Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm, Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm, Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm and Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm.

When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 8 PM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from Saturday evening through Monday evening.

Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

Areas Impacted:

Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 0-20 nm

Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 0-20 nm

Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line 20-60 nm

Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet 20-60 nm

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 PM EDT - Monday, Oct 26 2026 8:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Miami FL

What:
Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and rough bay waters expected.

Where:
Biscayne Bay.

When:
Until at least 8 PM EDT Monday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Biscayne Bay

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 PM EDT - Monday, Oct 26 2026 8:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Miami FL

What:
Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

Where:
Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM and Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM.

When:
Until at least 8 PM EDT Monday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL out 20 NM

Coastal waters from East Cape Sable to Chokoloskee FL out 20 NM

Waters from Chokoloskee to Bonita Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT SUNDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 2:21 PM EDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 2:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Miami FL

What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft. For the Gale Watch, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft possible.

Where:
Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM, Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas.

When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 2 PM EDT Sunday. For the Gale Watch, from Sunday afternoon through at least Monday evening.

Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL out 20 NM

Coastal waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL out 20 NM

Waters from Jupiter Inlet to Deerfield Beach FL from 20 to 60 NM

Waters from Deerfield Beach to Ocean Reef FL from 20 to 60 NM excluding the territorial waters of Bahamas

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 2:18 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 8:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Gray ME

What:
North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft.

Where:
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM, Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM and Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM.

When:
Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM

Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM

Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out 25 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 8:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected.

Where:
Albemarle, Croatan, and Roanoke Sounds and the Alligator River.

When:
Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Alligator River

Albemarle Sound

Croatan and Roanoke Sounds

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT MONDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 PM EDT - Monday, Oct 26 2026 6:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected.

Where:
Pamlico Sound.

When:
Until 6 PM EDT Monday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Pamlico Sound

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 2:03 PM EDT - Wednesday, Oct 28 2026 6:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft.

Where:
The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Ocracoke Inlet.

When:
Until 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

S of Oregon Inlet NC to Cape Hatteras NC out to 20 NM

S of Cape Hatteras NC to Ocracoke Inlet NC out to 20 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 2:03 PM EDT - Wednesday, Oct 28 2026 6:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

What:
Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts approaching 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft.

Where:
The coastal waters from Ocracoke Inlet to Surf City.

When:
Until 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM

S of Cape Lookout NC to Surf City NC out to 20 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT WEDNESDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 2:03 PM EDT - Wednesday, Oct 28 2026 6:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft.

Where:
The coastal waters from Duck to Oregon Inlet.

When:
Until 6 AM EDT Wednesday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

S of Currituck Beach Light NC to Oregon Inlet NC out to 20 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT MONDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 PM EDT - Monday, Oct 26 2026 6:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Newport/Morehead City NC

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and rough waters expected.

Where:
Neuse and Bay Rivers.

When:
Until 6 AM EDT Monday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Neuse and Bay Rivers

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT MONDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 PM EDT - Monday, Oct 26 2026 8:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Wilmington NC

What:
Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with some gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

Where:
Southeast North Carolina and Northeast South Carolina coastal waters out 20 NM.

When:
Until 8 PM EDT Monday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from Surf City to Cape Fear NC out 20 nm

Coastal waters from Cape Fear NC to Little River Inlet SC out 20 NM

Coastal waters from Little River Inlet to Murrells Inlet SC out 20 NM

Coastal waters from Murrells Inlet to South Santee River SC out 20 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 1:48 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 2:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Boston/Norton MA

What:
North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.

Where:
Cape Cod Bay.

When:
Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Cape Cod Bay

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 1:48 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 8:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Boston/Norton MA

What:
North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 feet.

Where:
Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

When:
Until 8 PM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters east of Ipswich Bay and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 1:48 PM EDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 6:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Boston/Norton MA

What:
North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 feet.

Where:
Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket.

When:
Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal Waters extending out to 25 NM South of Marthas Vineyard and Nantucket

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 1:48 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 2:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Boston/Norton MA

What:
North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 5 feet.

Where:
Nantucket Sound.

When:
Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Nantucket Sound

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 1:48 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 2:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Boston/Norton MA

What:
North winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 7 feet.

Where:
Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay.

When:
Until 2 AM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Massachusetts Bay and Ipswich Bay

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT SUNDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 1:48 PM EDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 6:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Boston/Norton MA

What:
North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 7 to 10 feet.

Where:
Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM.

When:
Until 6 AM EDT Sunday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal waters from Provincetown MA to Chatham MA to Nantucket MA out 20 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 1:48 PM EDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 8:00 AM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Boston/Norton MA

What:
Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 feet.

Where:
Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island.

When:
Until 8 AM EDT Saturday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal Waters from Montauk NY to Marthas Vineyard extending out to 20 NM South of Block Island

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 10:00 AM CDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 7:00 PM CDT

Issued by:
NWS New Orleans LA

What:
Northeast winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt expected.

Where:
Mississippi Sound, Lake Borgne, Breton Sound, Chandeleur Sound and Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM.

When:
From 10 AM Saturday to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Mississippi Sound

Lake Borgne

Breton Sound

Chandeleur Sound

Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island out 20 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SATURDAY TO 7 PM CDT SUNDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 1:00 AM CDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 7:00 PM CDT

Issued by:
NWS New Orleans LA

What:
Northeast winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.

Where:
Nearly all of the open Gulf waters.

When:
From 1 AM Saturday to 7 PM CDT Sunday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Coastal Waters from Port Fourchon LA to Lower Atchafalaya River LA out 20 nm

Coastal waters from the Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana out 20 NM

Coastal Waters from Boothville LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River out 20 nm

Coastal waters from Port Fourchon Louisiana to Lower Atchafalaya River LA from 20 to 60 NM

Coastal waters from Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River to Port Fourchon Louisiana from 20 to 60 NM

Coastal Waters from Stake Island LA to Southwest Pass of the Mississippi River from 20 to 60 nm

Coastal waters from Pascagoula Mississippi to Stake Island Louisiana out 20 to 60 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY SATURDAY

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

UPDATED

.REST OF TODAY...SE wind 10 kt becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft. .TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Clarence Strait

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Small Craft Advisory

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

UPDATED

.REST OF TODAY...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. .TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. .MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .TUE...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Northern Lynn Canal

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Small Craft Advisory

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY

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.

UPDATED

.REST OF TODAY...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 8:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY

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.

UPDATED

.REST OF TODAY...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. .SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM CDT SUNDAY

In effect:
Saturday, Oct 24 2026 1:00 PM CDT - Sunday, Oct 25 2026 1:00 PM CDT

Issued by:
NWS Lake Charles LA

What:
East winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 4 to 6 ft expected.

Where:
Coastal waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM and Coastal waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM.

When:
From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM CDT Sunday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Waters from Intracoastal City to Cameron LA from 20 to 60 NM

Waters from Lower Atchafalaya River to Intracoastal City LA from 20 to 60 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. .TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain. .SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft. .TONIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft. .SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. .SUN THROUGH MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. .TUE...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Seguam to Adak Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. .TONIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft. .SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SUN...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. .MON...S wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft. .TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Seguam to Adak Pacific Side out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. .TONIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. .SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SUN THROUGH MON...S wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. .TUE...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Seguam to Adak Bering Side out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. .TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SUN...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON THROUGH TUE...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Sitkinak to Castle Cape out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. .SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SUN...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. .MON...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .TUE...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Sitkinak to Castle Cape from 15 to 100 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Fairbanks AK

Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one- third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

.TODAY...S winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft subsiding. Light freezing spray. .TONIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Light freezing spray. .SAT...S winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Blowing snow. .SAT NIGHT...S winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SUN...S winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SUN NIGHT...S winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .MON...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TUE...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Fairbanks AK

Arctic Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one- third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.

.TODAY...SW winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft subsiding. .TONIGHT...SE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SAT...S winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Blowing snow. .SAT NIGHT...S winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SUN...S winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. .SUN NIGHT...SW winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .MON...SW winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .TUE...W winds 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Cape Halkett to Flaxman Island from 15 to 80 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

.TODAY...Light winds becoming N 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft or less. .TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. .MON...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .TUE...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Northern Lynn Canal

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

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...SE wind 15 kt becoming E in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft. .TONIGHT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SAT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS EVENING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Juneau AK

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 7 ft. .TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SAT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SUN...N wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SUN THROUGH MON...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Barren Islands East

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. .TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. .TUE...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Shelikof Strait

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SATURDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 3:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 PM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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...E wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 ft. .TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .SUN...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .MON...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Areas Impacted:

West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 PM EDT - Wednesday, Oct 28 2026 8:00 PM EDT

Issued by:
NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

What:
Northeast winds 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots and seas 6 to 10 feet expected.

Where:
Portions of Gulf of America.

When:
From 5 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Wednesday.

Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.

Areas Impacted:

Tampa Bay waters

Charlotte Harbor and Pine Island Sound

Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM

Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM

Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM

Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM

Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM

Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

Coastal waters forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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.

.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt in the evening becoming variable 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. .FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SUN THROUGH TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Barren Islands East

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

Coastal waters forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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.

.TONIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. .FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .SUN...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. .MON...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TUE...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Shelikof Strait

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

Coastal waters forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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.

.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .SUN...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .MON THROUGH TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Areas Impacted:

West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SE 15 kt after midnight. Seas 2 ft. .FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. .FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SAT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SUN THROUGH TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Sitkinak to Castle Cape out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. .FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. .TUE...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Sitkinak to Castle Cape from 15 to 100 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

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.

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. .FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. .FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain. .SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SUN THROUGH TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.

Areas Impacted:

Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi out to 15 NM

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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.

Areas Impacted:

Shelikof Strait

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 AM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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.

Areas Impacted:

West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay

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Small Craft Advisory

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT

In effect:
Friday, Oct 23 2026 5:00 PM AKDT - Saturday, Oct 24 2026 5:00 AM AKDT

Issued by:
NWS Anchorage AK

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

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.

Areas Impacted:

Barren Islands East

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