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Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 8:00 PM EDT – Sunday, Apr 19 2026 2:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Northern Indiana
DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT SUNDAY
What:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to one quarter nautical mile or less. For the Small
Craft Advisory, southerly winds becoming northwesterly on
Saturday morning with gusts up to 25 mph. Waves 2 to 5 feet
expected.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to one quarter nautical mile or less. For the Small
Craft Advisory, southerly winds becoming northwesterly on
Saturday morning with gusts up to 25 mph. Waves 2 to 5 feet
expected.
Where:
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI and Michigan City IN to
New Buffalo MI.
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI and Michigan City IN to
New Buffalo MI.
When:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening
to 2 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 AM EDT this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening
to 2 AM EDT Sunday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
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.
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:
New Buffalo MI to St Joseph MI
Michigan City IN to New Buffalo MI
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 1:57 AM PDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 2:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS Medford OR
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM PDT SATURDAY
What:
Northwest to north winds 15 to 25 kt with peak gusts near
35 kt and steep seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds.
Northwest to north winds 15 to 25 kt with peak gusts near
35 kt and steep seas 7 to 10 ft at 9 seconds.
Where:
All areas.
All areas.
When:
Until 2 AM PDT Saturday.
Until 2 AM PDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
damage smaller vessels.
Gusty winds and/or steep seas could capsize or
damage smaller vessels.
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Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners and those operating smaller vessels should
remain in port and avoid the area of hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA out 10 nm
Waters from Cape Blanco OR to Pt. St. George CA from 10 to 60 nm
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 1:00 PM CDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Chicago IL
DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory,
southwest winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 5 ft
expected.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory,
southwest winds to 25 kt and significant waves to 5 ft
expected.
Where:
Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL
to Michigan City IN.
Illinois and Indiana nearshore from Winthrop Harbor IL
to Michigan City IN.
When:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this
afternoon to 10 PM CDT Saturday.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 10 AM CDT this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this
afternoon to 10 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
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.
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:
Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL
Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL
Northerly Island to Calumet Harbor IL
Calumet Harbor IL to Gary IN
Gary to Burns Harbor IN
Burns Harbor to Michigan City IN
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 1:00 PM CDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory,
south to southeast winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 3 to 6 ft this afternoon and evening. Winds turn west to
northwest tonight, remaining gusty into Saturday.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1/4 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory,
south to southeast winds around 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and
waves 3 to 6 ft this afternoon and evening. Winds turn west to
northwest tonight, remaining gusty into Saturday.
Where:
Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.
Nearshore Waters from Sheboygan to Winthrop Harbor IL.
When:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this
evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this
afternoon to 10 PM CDT Saturday.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this
evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM this
afternoon to 10 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
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.
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:
Sheboygan to Port Washington WI
Port Washington to North Point Light WI
North Point Light to Wind Point WI
Wind Point WI to Winthrop Harbor IL
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 3:00 PM CDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 4:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM CDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, south
winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft
expected.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory, south
winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft
expected.
Where:
Central and Southern Bay of Green Bay.
Central and Southern Bay of Green Bay.
When:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CDT this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this
afternoon to 4 AM CDT Saturday.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CDT this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this
afternoon to 4 AM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
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.
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:
Green Bay south of line from Cedar River to Rock Island Passage and north of a line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI
Green Bay south of line from Oconto WI to Little Sturgeon Bay WI
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 3:00 PM CDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 10:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Green Bay WI
DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM CDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory,
southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4
to 6 ft expected.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1 NM or less. For the Small Craft Advisory,
southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 4
to 6 ft expected.
Where:
Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island
to Sheboygan.
Lake Michigan nearshore waters from Washington Island
to Sheboygan.
When:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CDT this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this
afternoon to 10 AM CDT Saturday.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 9 AM CDT this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this
afternoon to 10 AM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
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.
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
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 8:00 PM EDT – Sunday, Apr 19 2026 8:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Grand Rapids MI
DENSE FOG ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT SUNDAY
What:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to one quarter nautical mile or less. For the Small
Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to one quarter nautical mile or less. For the Small
Craft Advisory, west winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
knots and waves 3 to 6 feet expected.
Where:
St Joseph to Manistee.
St Joseph to Manistee.
When:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening
to 8 AM EDT Sunday.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 8 PM EDT this
evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 PM this evening
to 8 AM EDT Sunday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
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.
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:
St Joseph to South Haven MI
South Haven to Holland MI
Holland to Grand Haven MI
Grand Haven to Whitehall MI
Whitehall to Pentwater MI
Pentwater to Manistee MI
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 4:00 PM CDT – Sunday, Apr 19 2026 4:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Duluth MN
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 AM CDT SUNDAY
What:
West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
2 to 5 ft expected.
West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves
2 to 5 ft expected.
Where:
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland.
When:
From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Sunday.
From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 AM CDT Sunday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Outer Apostle Islands Beyond 5 NM from Mainland
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 4:00 PM CDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Duluth MN
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves
1 to 3 ft expected.
West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves
1 to 3 ft expected.
Where:
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN and Two Harbors to
Duluth MN.
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN and Two Harbors to
Duluth MN.
When:
From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT Saturday.
From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Silver Bay Harbor to Two Harbors MN
Two Harbors to Duluth MN
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 4:00 PM CDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Duluth MN
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves
1 to 4 ft expected.
West winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and waves
1 to 4 ft expected.
Where:
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Sand Island
to Bayfield WI and Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI.
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI, Sand Island
to Bayfield WI and Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI.
When:
From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT Saturday.
From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Chequamegon Bay-Bayfield to Oak Point WI
Sand Island to Bayfield WI
Oak Point to Saxon Harbor WI
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 4:00 PM CDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 10:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Duluth MN
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 10 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
West winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected.
West winds 15 to 25 kt and waves 2 to 5 ft expected.
Where:
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI and Port Wing to Sand Island
WI.
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI and Port Wing to Sand Island
WI.
When:
From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT Saturday.
From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.
Anyone operating a smaller vessel should avoid navigating in
hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Duluth MN to Port Wing WI
Port Wing to Sand Island WI
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 6:00 AM EDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ THIS EVENING
What:
South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 1 to 3 ft expected.
South winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
waves 1 to 3 ft expected.
Where:
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI.
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI.
When:
Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening.
Until 8 PM EDT /7 PM CDT/ this evening.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 1:00 PM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 2:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM EDT /NOON CDT/ THIS AFTERNOON TO 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon becoming west winds 15 to
25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this evening; waves 3 to 6 ft
expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt this afternoon becoming west winds 15 to
25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt this evening; waves 3 to 6 ft
expected. For the Gale Watch, west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible.
Where:
Black River to Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper
Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Upper Entrance of Portage
Canal to Eagle River MI.
Black River to Ontonagon MI, Ontonagon to Upper
Entrance of Portage Canal MI and Upper Entrance of Portage
Canal to Eagle River MI.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/
this afternoon to 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ Saturday. For the Gale
Watch, from late tonight through Saturday evening.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM EDT /noon CDT/
this afternoon to 2 AM EDT /1 AM CDT/ Saturday. For the Gale
Watch, from late tonight through Saturday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves 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 waves.
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 waves.
Areas Impacted:
Black River To Ontonagon MI
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 2:00 PM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast to south winds 15
to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected.
For the Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast to south winds 15
to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected.
For the Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 11 ft possible.
Where:
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon
to 5 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 2 PM this afternoon
to 5 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves 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 waves.
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 waves.
Areas Impacted:
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 10:00 PM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 8:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM EDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to less than one nautical mile. For the Small Craft
Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
becoming northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt late
tonight; waves 1 to 4 ft expected.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to less than one nautical mile. For the Small Craft
Advisory, south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt
becoming northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 25 kt late
tonight; waves 1 to 4 ft expected.
Where:
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage.
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock
Island Passage.
When:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
to 8 AM EDT Saturday.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM this evening
to 8 AM EDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
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.
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:
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island Passage
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 11:00 AM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 2:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, south winds 15 to 20 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 1 to 4 ft expected. For the
Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 ft possible.
Where:
Huron Islands to Marquette MI, Marquette to Munising
MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI.
Huron Islands to Marquette MI, Marquette to Munising
MI and Munising to Grand Marais MI.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
to 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
to 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves 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 waves.
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 waves.
Areas Impacted:
Huron Islands to Marquette MI
Marquette to Munising MI
Munising to Grand Marais MI
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 8:00 AM EDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 3:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, southeast to south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west
to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
6 to 11 ft possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt
with gusts up to 30 kt and waves 3 to 6 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, southeast to south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up
to 35 kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west
to northwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves
6 to 11 ft possible.
Where:
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI and Manitou Island to
Point Isabelle MI.
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI and Manitou Island to
Point Isabelle MI.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to
3 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this
afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from
late tonight through Saturday evening.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 8 AM this morning to
3 PM EDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this
afternoon to 11 PM EDT this evening. For the Gale Watch, from
late tonight through Saturday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 11:00 AM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 2:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 AM EDT SATURDAY... ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast to south winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt today becoming west winds 10 to
20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt this evening; waves 2 to 5 ft
expected. For the Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with a few gale force gusts up to 35 kt possible and waves 2
to 5 ft possible.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast to south winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt today becoming west winds 10 to
20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt this evening; waves 2 to 5 ft
expected. For the Gale Watch, west to northwest winds 15 to 25
kt with a few gale force gusts up to 35 kt possible and waves 2
to 5 ft possible.
Where:
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI
and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI
Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays.
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI
and Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI
Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
to 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 11 AM this morning
to 2 AM EDT Saturday. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
Impacts:
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds can cause hazardous waves 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 waves.
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 waves.
Areas Impacted:
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI
Portage Lake to Huron Island MI to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including Keweenaw and Huron Bays
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 7:00 PM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 11 AM EDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to less than one nautical mile. For the Small Craft
Advisory, southeast to south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to
30 kt this evening becoming northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 25 kt late tonight; waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to less than one nautical mile. For the Small Craft
Advisory, southeast to south winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to
30 kt this evening becoming northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 25 kt late tonight; waves 3 to 6 ft expected.
Where:
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a
line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage.
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI and 5NM East of a
line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage.
When:
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening
to 11 AM EDT Saturday.
For the Dense Fog Advisory, until 11 AM EDT this
morning. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening
to 11 AM EDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
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.
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:
Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT
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...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.SAT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.SAT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT
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...SE wind increasing to 25 kt. Seas building 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SE wind increasing to 25 kt. Seas building 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT
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...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt late. Seas 4 ft. Periods
of rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
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...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt late. Seas 4 ft. Periods
of rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Stephens Passage
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 2:00 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...S wind increasing to 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Periods of rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
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...S wind increasing to 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Periods of rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Northern Lynn Canal
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:04 PM – Sunday, Apr 19 2026 5:00 AM
Issued by NWS Tiyan GU
HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST SUNDAY
What:
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
seas 17 to 23 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds
20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
seas 17 to 23 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds
20 to 30 kt with occasional gusts up to 35 kt.
Where:
Tinian and Saipan Coastal Waters.
Tinian and Saipan Coastal Waters.
When:
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM ChST
Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM ChST Sunday.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 5 PM ChST
Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 AM ChST Sunday.
Impacts:
Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
Additional Details:
Typhoon Sinlaku has now moved far enough
away for winds to fall below tropical storm conditions. Combined
seas of 19 to 23 feet will keep marine conditions hazardous until
late Saturday afternoon. Seas will be slow to subside and Small
Craft Advisory winds will continue into the weekend.
Typhoon Sinlaku has now moved far enough
away for winds to fall below tropical storm conditions. Combined
seas of 19 to 23 feet will keep marine conditions hazardous until
late Saturday afternoon. Seas will be slow to subside and Small
Craft Advisory winds will continue into the weekend.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Tinian Coastal Waters
Saipan Coastal Waters
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:04 PM – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM
Issued by NWS Tiyan GU
HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CHST SATURDAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST SATURDAY
What:
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
seas 14 to 19 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds
15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, very steep and hazardous
seas 14 to 19 feet. For the Small Craft Advisory, west winds
15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt.
Where:
Guam and Rota Coastal Waters.
Guam and Rota Coastal Waters.
When:
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 AM ChST
Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Saturday.
For the Hazardous Seas Warning, until 11 AM ChST
Saturday. For the Small Craft Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Saturday.
Impacts:
Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
Very steep and hazardous seas could capsize or cause
damage to vessels.
Additional Details:
Hazardous marine conditions continue in
the wake of Typhoon Sinlaku. Combined seas of 12 to 17 feet will
keep marine conditions hazardous until this Saturday morning.
Seas will be slow to subside and Small Craft Advisory winds will
continue into the weekend.
Hazardous marine conditions continue in
the wake of Typhoon Sinlaku. Combined seas of 12 to 17 feet will
keep marine conditions hazardous until this Saturday morning.
Seas will be slow to subside and Small Craft Advisory winds will
continue into the weekend.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Guam Coastal Waters
Rota Coastal Waters
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 11:00 AM EDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EDT EARLY THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING
What:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds
around 15 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest
winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, northwest winds
around 15 kt. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northwest
winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt expected.
Where:
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD,
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to
Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD
and the Little Choptank River.
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island MD to Drum Point MD,
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor, Chester River to
Queenstown MD, Eastern Bay, and Choptank River to Cambridge MD
and the Little Choptank River.
When:
For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT
early this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from
11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 4 AM EDT
early this morning. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from
11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Chesapeake Bay from Pooles Island to Sandy Point MD
Chesapeake Bay from Sandy Point to North Beach MD
Chesapeake Bay from North Beach to Drum Point MD
Patapsco River including Baltimore Harbor
Chester River to Queenstown MD
Eastern Bay
Choptank River to Cambridge MD and the Little Choptank River
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 11:00 AM EDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 8:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO 8 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IS CANCELLED
What:
Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.
Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt with gusts up to 20 kt
expected.
Where:
Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, and Patuxent River
to Broomes Island MD.
Tidal Potomac River from Key Bridge to Smith Point VA,
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD, and Patuxent River
to Broomes Island MD.
When:
From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
From 11 AM this morning to 8 PM EDT this evening.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Chesapeake Bay north of Pooles Island MD
Tidal Potomac from Key Bridge to Indian Head MD
Tidal Potomac from Indian Head to Cobb Island MD
Tidal Potomac from Cobb Island MD to Smith Point VA
Patuxent River to Broomes Island MD
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 12:00 PM CDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 3:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Corpus Christi TX
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM CDT SATURDAY
What:
Southeast winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
knots expected.
Southeast winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30
knots expected.
Where:
Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre, Corpus Christi and
Nueces Bays and Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas
out 20 NM.
Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre, Corpus Christi and
Nueces Bays and Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas
out 20 NM.
When:
From noon today to 3 AM CDT Saturday.
From noon today to 3 AM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre
Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 18 2026 4:00 AM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 4:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT SATURDAY
What:
During the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1/4 NM or less. During the Small Craft Advisory,
expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the southwest with
gusts up to 28 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5
feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet.
During the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1/4 NM or less. During the Small Craft Advisory,
expect sustained winds up to 20 knots from the southwest with
gusts up to 28 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5
feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet.
Where:
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI.
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI.
When:
During the Dense Fog Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM EDT
Saturday. During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds
are expected around 4 AM EDT Saturday with the largest waves
expected around 8 AM EDT Saturday.
During the Dense Fog Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM EDT
Saturday. During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds
are expected around 4 AM EDT Saturday with the largest waves
expected around 8 AM EDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
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.
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:
Port Austin to Harbor Beach MI
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 18 2026 4:00 AM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 4:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EDT SATURDAY
What:
During the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1/4 NM or less. During the Small Craft Advisory,
expect sustained winds up to 21 knots from the south with
gusts up to 28 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5
feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet.
During the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1/4 NM or less. During the Small Craft Advisory,
expect sustained winds up to 21 knots from the south with
gusts up to 28 knots. The largest significant waves will be 5
feet with a potential maximum wave height of 7 feet.
Where:
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to
Port Huron MI.
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI and Port Sanilac to
Port Huron MI.
When:
During the Dense Fog Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM EDT
Saturday. During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds
are expected around 8 AM EDT Saturday with the largest waves
expected around 8 AM EDT Saturday.
During the Dense Fog Advisory, from 4 AM to 4 PM EDT
Saturday. During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds
are expected around 8 AM EDT Saturday with the largest waves
expected around 8 AM EDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
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.
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:
Harbor Beach to Port Sanilac MI
Port Sanilac to Port Huron MI
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 18 2026 4:00 AM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 10:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Detroit/Pontiac MI
DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EDT THIS MORNING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 10 PM EDT SATURDAY
What:
During the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1/4 NM or less. During the Small Craft Advisory,
expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the southwest with
gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4
feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet.
During the Dense Fog Advisory, dense fog will reduce
visibility to 1/4 NM or less. During the Small Craft Advisory,
expect sustained winds up to 23 knots from the southwest with
gusts up to 30 knots. The largest significant waves will be 4
feet with a potential maximum wave height of 5 feet.
Where:
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to
Inner Saginaw Bay and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to
Bay Port MI.
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to
Inner Saginaw Bay and Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to
Bay Port MI.
When:
During the Dense Fog Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM EDT
Saturday. During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds
are expected around 8 AM EDT Saturday with the largest waves
expected around 9 AM EDT Saturday.
During the Dense Fog Advisory, from 4 AM to 10 PM EDT
Saturday. During the Small Craft Advisory, the maximum winds
are expected around 8 AM EDT Saturday with the largest waves
expected around 9 AM EDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. Low
visibility will make navigation difficult.
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.
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:
Outer Saginaw Bay SW of Alabaster to Port Austin MI to Inner Saginaw Bay
Inner Saginaw Bay SW of Point Au Gres to Bay Port MI
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 4:00 PM EDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 5:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Gaylord MI
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 AM EDT MONDAY
What:
Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest
waves of 6 to 11 feet expected.
Highest gusts up to 30 kts from the west and highest
waves of 6 to 11 feet expected.
Where:
Portions of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake
Superior.
Portions of Lake Huron, Lake Michigan and Lake
Superior.
When:
From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Monday.
From 4 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EDT Monday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Straits of Mackinac within 5 nm of Mackinac Bridge including Mackinac Island
St Ignace to False Detour Channel
5NM East of Mackinac Bridge to Presque Isle Light MI including Bois Blanc Island
Presque Isle Light to Sturgeon Pt MI Including Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary
Sturgeon Pt to Alabaster MI
Grand Traverse Bay south of a line Grand Traverse Light to Norwood MI
Seul Choix Point to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge
Norwood MI to 5NM West of Mackinac Bridge including Little Traverse Bay
Sleeping Bear Point to Grand Traverse Light MI
Point Betsie to Sleeping Bear Point MI
Manistee to Point Betsie MI
Whitefish Bay (U.S. Portion)/Whitefish Point to Point Iroquois MI
St. Marys River Point Iroquois to E. Potagannissing Bay
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 9:47 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 6:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM AKDT FRIDAY
What:
South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
South winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
Where:
Northern Lynn Canal.
Northern Lynn Canal.
When:
Until 6 AM AKDT Friday.
Until 6 AM AKDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Northern Lynn Canal
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 1:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 6:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 6 AM AKDT FRIDAY
What:
South winds increasing to 25 kt.
South winds increasing to 25 kt.
Where:
Stephens Passage.
Stephens Passage.
When:
From 1 AM to 6 AM AKDT Friday.
From 1 AM to 6 AM AKDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Stephens Passage
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 9:47 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 4:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT FRIDAY
What:
Southeast winds 20 to 25 kt.
Southeast winds 20 to 25 kt.
Where:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM.
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM.
When:
Until 4 AM AKDT Friday.
Until 4 AM AKDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 1:33 AM EDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 11:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Newport/Morehead City NC
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS MORNING
What:
Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 6 ft.
Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and
seas 4 to 6 ft.
Where:
The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout.
The coastal waters from Oregon Inlet to Cape Lookout.
When:
Until 11 AM EDT this morning.
Until 11 AM EDT this morning.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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
S of Ocracoke Inlet NC to Cape Lookout NC out to 20 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 9:39 PM PDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 3:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS Eureka CA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY
What:
North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt
and seas 7 to 11 feet.
North winds 15 to 25 kt with localized gusts to 35 kt
and seas 7 to 11 feet.
Where:
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino
CA out 10 nm.
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino
CA out 10 nm.
When:
Until 3 AM PDT Friday.
Until 3 AM PDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Coastal waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA out 10 nm
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 8:42 PM PDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM PDT FRIDAY
What:
North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
8 to 12 ft.
North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
8 to 12 ft.
Where:
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-
60 NM.
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-
60 NM.
When:
Until 9 AM PDT Friday.
Until 9 AM PDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 8:42 PM PDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 3:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY
What:
North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
10 to 12 ft.
North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
10 to 12 ft.
Where:
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM.
When:
Until 3 AM PDT Friday.
Until 3 AM PDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 8:42 PM PDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 3:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY
What:
North winds 20 to 30 kt.
North winds 20 to 30 kt.
Where:
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras
Blancas California out to 10 NM.
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras
Blancas California out to 10 NM.
When:
Until 3 AM PDT Friday.
Until 3 AM PDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 8:42 PM PDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 3:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY
What:
North winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas
9 to 11 ft.
North 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.
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM.
When:
Until 3 AM PDT Friday.
Until 3 AM PDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 9:00 PM PDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 3:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS San Francisco CA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY
What:
North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
10 to 13 ft expected.
North winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
10 to 13 ft expected.
Where:
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM.
When:
Until 3 AM PDT Friday.
Until 3 AM PDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT
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 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
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 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Barren Islands East
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT
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...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt after midnight. Seas
6 ft.
.SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...W wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
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...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt after midnight. Seas
6 ft.
.SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...W wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Cleare to Gore Point from 15 to 75 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT
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...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...W wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.
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...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...W wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gore Point to Marmot Island from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT
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 becoming S 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6
ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
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 becoming S 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6
ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gravel Point to Cape Cleare out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT
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 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...W wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
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 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...W wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT
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 10 kt in the evening becoming variable less than
10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming SW 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 5 ft after
midnight.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
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 10 kt in the evening becoming variable less than
10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming SW 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 5 ft after
midnight.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cook Inlet Kalgin Island to Point Bede
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT
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...W wind 10 kt in the evening becoming variable less than
10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming SW wind 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt becoming W 25 kt after midnight. Seas
6 ft.
.SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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...W wind 10 kt in the evening becoming variable less than
10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming SW wind 10 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt becoming W 25 kt after midnight. Seas
6 ft.
.SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kachemak Bay
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT
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. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.SAT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
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. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.SAT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT
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...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 kt except W 15 kt N of Dangerous Cape. Seas
6 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...W wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
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...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 kt except W 15 kt N of Dangerous Cape. Seas
6 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...W wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Marmot Island To Sitkinak from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT
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...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 15 kt becoming SW 25 kt after midnight. Seas
7 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 15 kt becoming SW 25 kt after midnight. Seas
7 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi from 15 to 100 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT
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...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 30 kt after midnight. Seas
5 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 30 kt after midnight. Seas
5 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT
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 in ice free waters 5 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt increasing to 30 kt after midnight. Seas
in ice free waters 4 ft. Rain with snow.
.SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 11 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt increasing to 30 kt after midnight. Seas
in ice free waters 4 ft. Rain with snow.
.SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 11 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY NIGHT
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...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI...W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Unalaska Bay
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 3:00 AM PDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 9:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS Portland OR
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 9 AM PDT FRIDAY
What:
Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 7 to 8 ft during a
very strong ebb current and north to northwest winds 5 to 10
kt.
Rough bar conditions expected. Seas 7 to 8 ft during a
very strong ebb current and north to northwest winds 5 to 10
kt.
Where:
In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
In the Main Channel of the Columbia River Bar.
When:
From 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday.
From 3 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
Columbia River Bar.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft,
especially when operating near to, or attempting to cross, the
Columbia River Bar.
Additional Details:
Ebb current of 4.63 kt at 448 PM
Thursday. Seas 6 ft. Very strong ebb current of 6.52 kt at 507
AM Friday. Seas 7 to 8 ft.
Ebb current of 4.63 kt at 448 PM
Thursday. Seas 6 ft. Very strong ebb current of 6.52 kt at 507
AM Friday. Seas 7 to 8 ft.
Instructions:
A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.
A Small Craft Advisory means that wave conditions are expected to
be hazardous to small craft in the vicinity of the Columbia River
Bar. Mariners are advised to obtain the latest bar conditions
from the United States Coast Guard before attempting to cross the
bar.
Areas Impacted:
Columbia River Bar
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 3:00 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK
HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Northwestern 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...N winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...N winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...NE winds 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM
or less. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN...N winds 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...N winds 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
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...N winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...N winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...NE winds 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM
or less. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN...N winds 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or less.
Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...N winds 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
South Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 3:21 PM PDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 3:00 AM PDT
Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM PDT FRIDAY
What:
Hazardous sea conditions.
Hazardous sea conditions.
Where:
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10
NM.
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10
NM.
When:
Until 3 AM PDT Friday.
Until 3 AM PDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Additional Details:
See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Point Piedras Blancas to Point Sal westward out to 10 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 6:00 AM PDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 12:00 PM PDT
Issued by NWS Los Angeles/Oxnard CA
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO NOON PDT FRIDAY
What:
Hazardous sea conditions.
Hazardous sea conditions.
Where:
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt.
Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from
Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and
Anacapa Islands.
East Santa Barbara Channel from Pt. Conception to Pt.
Mugu CA including Santa Cruz Island and Inner waters from
Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and
Anacapa Islands.
When:
From 6 AM to noon PDT Friday.
From 6 AM to noon PDT Friday.
Impacts:
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Additional Details:
See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
See the Coastal Waters Forecast (CWFLOX)
for more.
Instructions:
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
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
Inner waters from Point Mugu to San Mateo Pt. CA including Santa Catalina and Anacapa Islands
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT
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...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt late. Seas 4 ft. Periods
of rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
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...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt late. Seas 4 ft. Periods
of rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Stephens Passage
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT
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...SE wind increasing to 25 kt. Seas building 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SE wind increasing to 25 kt. Seas building 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT
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...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.SAT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.SAT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 2:00 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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...S wind increasing to 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Periods of rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
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...S wind increasing to 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Periods of rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Northern Lynn Canal
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT
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...Variable wind 10 kt becoming S 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain
showers.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt late. Seas 4 ft. Rain
showers in the evening, then rain late.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
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...Variable wind 10 kt becoming S 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain
showers.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt late. Seas 4 ft. Rain
showers in the evening, then rain late.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Stephens Passage
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 9:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 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.
UPDATED
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers in the evening,
then rain late.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.REST OF TODAY...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers in the evening,
then rain late.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Northern Lynn Canal
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY
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 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt becoming S 30 kt in the afternoon. From
Unalaska E, SW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt becoming S 30 kt in the afternoon. From
Unalaska E, SW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY
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 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY AND FRIDAY
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...NE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft. Freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft. Freezing
spray.
.FRI...E of Saint Matthew Island, variable wind 10 kt. W of Saint
Matthew Island, NE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the
afternoon.
Seas in ice free waters 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 50 kt. Seas in ice free waters 18 ft.
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...NE wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft. Freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 ft. Freezing
spray.
.FRI...E of Saint Matthew Island, variable wind 10 kt. W of Saint
Matthew Island, NE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the
afternoon.
Seas in ice free waters 5 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 10 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 50 kt. Seas in ice free waters 18 ft.
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Saint Matthew Island Waters
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 4:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY
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 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt becoming SW 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt becoming SW 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Pacific Side from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT AND FRIDAY
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 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 100 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 4:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...E wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
6 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.SAT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TODAY...E wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
6 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.SAT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT
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...S wind 15 kt early in the morning increasing to 20 kt.
Seas 4 ft. Rain early in the morning, then rain showers in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers in the evening,
then rain late.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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...S wind 15 kt early in the morning increasing to 20 kt.
Seas 4 ft. Rain early in the morning, then rain showers in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers in the evening,
then rain late.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Northern Lynn Canal
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Fairbanks AK
HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT
Northwestern 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...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 2 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 2 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...N winds 20 kt. Seas 2 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...NE winds 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM
or less. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN...NE winds 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...N winds 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
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...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 2 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 2 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI...N winds 20 kt. Seas 2 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 3 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...NE winds 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM or
less. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...NE winds 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Blowing snow. Vsby 1 NM
or less. Heavy freezing spray.
.SUN...NE winds 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...N winds 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
South Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT
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 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
5 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt becoming S 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6
ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
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 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
5 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt becoming S 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6
ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gravel Point to Cape Cleare out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH TONIGHT
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 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
5 ft. Rain with snow.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
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 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
5 ft. Rain with snow.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY NIGHT
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 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Central and Eastern Prince William Sound
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
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 4 ft.
.THU...E wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5
ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
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 4 ft.
.THU...E wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5
ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt becoming SE 30 kt after midnight. Seas
8 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 50 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt becoming SE 30 kt after midnight. Seas
8 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 50 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Pacific Side
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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 7 ft.
.THU...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...S wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SUN...W wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...S wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SUN...W wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Pacfic Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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 8 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...S wind 45 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...W wind 35 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...S wind 45 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...W wind 35 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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 9 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...S wind 45 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 45 kt. Seas 26 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.SUN...W wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...S wind 45 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 45 kt. Seas 26 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.SUN...W wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 50 kt. Seas 27 ft.
.SAT...W wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 50 kt. Seas 27 ft.
.SAT...W wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Adak to Kiska Pacific Side
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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 11 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 50 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 45 kt. Seas 27 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.SUN...W wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 50 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 45 kt. Seas 27 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.SUN...W wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT
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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...W wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU...W wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Bering Side
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 16 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT
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...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Pacific Side from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
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...SW wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt in the evening,
then becoming light late. Seas 5 ft building to 7 ft. Rain
showers early in the evening.
.MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E wind 10 kt becoming NW late. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...S wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 kt diminishing to 10 kt in the evening,
then becoming light late. Seas 5 ft building to 7 ft. Rain
showers early in the evening.
.MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...E wind 10 kt becoming NW late. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...S wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Monday, Apr 13 2026 1:00 AM AKDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
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...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft building to 8 ft.
.MON...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...W wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...S wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft building to 8 ft.
.MON...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...W wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...S wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Monday, Apr 13 2026 1:00 AM AKDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
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...W wind 20 kt increasing to 25 kt. Seas 7 ft building
to 11 ft. Rain showers through the night. Snow showers.
.MON...W wind 20 kt becoming SW 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 10 kt becoming N late. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...S wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt increasing to 25 kt. Seas 7 ft building
to 11 ft. Rain showers through the night. Snow showers.
.MON...W wind 20 kt becoming SW 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 10 kt becoming N late. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...S wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Monday, Apr 13 2026 1:00 AM AKDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
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...W wind 15 kt increasing to 20 kt. Seas 5 ft building
to 9 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.MON...W wind 20 kt becoming SW 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 10 kt becoming N late. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...S wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt increasing to 20 kt. Seas 5 ft building
to 9 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.MON...W wind 20 kt becoming SW 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 10 kt becoming N late. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...S wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Monday, Apr 13 2026 1:00 AM AKDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
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...SW wind 15 kt becoming W 20 kt. Seas 6 ft building to
10 ft. Rain showers.
.MON...SW wind 20 kt diminishing to 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 10 kt becoming N late. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...S wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 kt becoming W 20 kt. Seas 6 ft building to
10 ft. Rain showers.
.MON...SW wind 20 kt diminishing to 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 10 kt becoming N late. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...S wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Monday, Apr 20 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY MONDAY MORNING THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
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...W wind 15 kt becoming SW 10 kt. Seas 5 ft building to
7 ft. Rain showers through the night. Snow showers.
.MON...S wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt becoming N late. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...W wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...W wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt becoming SW 10 kt. Seas 5 ft building to
7 ft. Rain showers through the night. Snow showers.
.MON...S wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt becoming N late. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...W wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...W wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Monday, Apr 13 2026 1:00 AM AKDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
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...W wind 20 kt increasing to 25 kt. Seas 7 ft building
to 11 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.MON...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 15 kt becoming N 10 kt late. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt increasing to 25 kt. Seas 7 ft building
to 11 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.MON...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 15 kt becoming N 10 kt late. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Monday, Apr 13 2026 1:00 AM AKDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
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...W wind 20 kt increasing to 25 kt. Seas 6 ft building
to 10 ft.
.MON...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain showers.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt increasing to 25 kt. Seas 6 ft building
to 10 ft.
.MON...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain showers.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Monday, Apr 13 2026 1:00 AM AKDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
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...SW wind 15 kt becoming W 20 kt late. Seas 5 ft
building to 9 ft. Rain showers early in the evening, then rain
showers and snow showers.
.MON...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 10 kt in the evening becoming light. Seas
9 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...W wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...S wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 kt becoming W 20 kt late. Seas 5 ft
building to 9 ft. Rain showers early in the evening, then rain
showers and snow showers.
.MON...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 10 kt in the evening becoming light. Seas
9 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...W wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...S wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Monday, Apr 13 2026 1:00 AM AKDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH MONDAY EVENING
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...W wind 15 kt increasing to 20 kt. Seas 5 ft building
to 9 ft. Rain showers.
.MON...W wind 20 kt becoming SW 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
9 ft. Rain showers.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt becoming NW 10 kt late. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt increasing to 20 kt. Seas 5 ft building
to 9 ft. Rain showers.
.MON...W wind 20 kt becoming SW 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas
9 ft. Rain showers.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt becoming NW 10 kt late. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM
Small Craft Advisory
In effect:
Monday, Apr 13 2026 1:00 AM AKDT – Monday, Apr 20 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON
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...W wind 20 kt becoming SW 15 kt in the evening, then
becoming S 10 kt late. Seas 7 ft building to 8 ft.
.MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt becoming NW late. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt becoming SW 15 kt in the evening, then
becoming S 10 kt late. Seas 7 ft building to 8 ft.
.MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 10 kt becoming NW late. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...W wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...SW wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM