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Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 3:00 PM EDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 12:00 AM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT EDT TONIGHT... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
What:
For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch,
west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12
ft possible.
For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 25 kt with gusts
up to 35 kt and waves 6 to 9 ft expected. For the Gale Watch,
west winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 12
ft possible.
Where:
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to
Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the
US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore.
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to
Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the
US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore.
When:
For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to
midnight EDT tonight. For the Gale Watch, from late tonight
through Saturday evening.
For the Gale Warning, from 3 PM this afternoon to
midnight EDT tonight. 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:
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border Beyond 5NM from shore
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 3:00 PM EDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 11:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING
What:
For the Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 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 Gale Warning, south winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and waves 7 to 10 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:
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to
Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border and
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore.
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to
Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border and
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore.
When:
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 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:
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI Beyond 5NM from shore
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 3:00 PM EDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 11:00 PM EDT
Issued by NWS Marquette MI
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EDT THIS AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 11 PM EDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WATCH REMAINS 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 occurring. For
the Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west
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 occurring. For
the Gale Warning, south winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35
kt and waves 5 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Watch, west
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, until 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, until 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
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SATURDAY
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea
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 up to 15 kt increasing to 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 7 ft. Snow.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Snow and rain.
.SAT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Snow.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.SUN...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
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 up to 15 kt increasing to 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 3 to 7 ft. Snow.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Snow and rain.
.SAT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Snow.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.SUN...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING TONIGHT
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SE 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 5 ft. Patchy freezing fog.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt after midnight. Seas
5 ft building to 9 ft after midnight. Snow.
.SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.MON...N wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.TUE...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.
.TODAY...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SE 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 5 ft. Patchy freezing fog.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt after midnight. Seas
5 ft building to 9 ft after midnight. Snow.
.SAT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.MON...N wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SATURDAY
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...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 13 ft after
midnight.
Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 19 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 17 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...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 13 ft after
midnight.
Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 19 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Pacific Side out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 4:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY
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 15 kt becoming SE 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5
ft
building to 9 ft in the afternoon. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.MON...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 17 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 15 kt becoming SE 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5
ft
building to 9 ft in the afternoon. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.MON...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING SATURDAY
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 30 kt after midnight. Seas 9
ft.
Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...W wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 30 kt after midnight. Seas 9
ft.
Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...W wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 100 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING SATURDAY
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 20 kt in the morning becoming variable 10 kt. Seas
7 ft. Patchy fog.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Snow and rain.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Snow.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.MON...W wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 20 kt in the morning becoming variable 10 kt. Seas
7 ft. Patchy fog.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Snow and rain.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Snow.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.MON...W wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 70 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 4:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 6 ft building to 12 ft in the
afternoon. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 45 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...W wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.MON...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 16 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...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 6 ft building to 12 ft in the
afternoon. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 45 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...W wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.MON...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 4:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY
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 becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas
10 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 23 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.MON...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...E wind 35 kt. Seas 21 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 becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas
10 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 23 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.MON...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...E wind 35 kt. Seas 21 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 4:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY
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 becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9
ft.
Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 19 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE...E 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.
.TODAY...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9
ft.
Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 19 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Pacfic Side out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 4:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea
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...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SE 30 to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Snow and rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Snow.
.SAT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.SUN...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
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...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SE 30 to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Snow and rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Snow.
.SAT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.SUN...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 4:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY
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 becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8
ft.
Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 17 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 becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8
ft.
Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SATURDAY
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. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft building to 14 ft after
midnight.
Rain.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.MON...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.TUE...SE 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.
.TODAY...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft building to 14 ft after
midnight.
Rain.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.MON...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Pacific Side from 15 to 85 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SATURDAY
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 15 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5
ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...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.
.TODAY...SW wind 15 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5
ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SATURDAY
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 15 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6
ft.
Patchy fog. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 13 ft after
midnight. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.MON...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.TUE...E 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...W wind 15 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6
ft.
Patchy fog. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 13 ft after
midnight. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.MON...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 4:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...SE wind 35 kt becoming S 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5
ft
building to 9 ft in the afternoon. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...W wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 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.
.TODAY...SE wind 35 kt becoming S 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5
ft
building to 9 ft in the afternoon. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...W wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Bering Side out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 4:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY
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...S wind 45 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 16 ft in the
afternoon.
Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...W wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 17 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...S wind 45 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 16 ft in the
afternoon.
Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...W wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING SATURDAY
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 20 kt in the morning becoming variable 10 kt. Seas
5 ft. Patchy fog.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.TUE...E 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.
.TODAY...W wind 20 kt in the morning becoming variable 10 kt. Seas
5 ft. Patchy fog.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Unimak Pass
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM CDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 12:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Duluth MN
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT
What:
Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 1 to 4 ft expected.
Northwest winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and
waves 1 to 4 ft expected.
Where:
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to
Taconite Harbor MN and Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN.
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN, Grand Marais to
Taconite Harbor MN and Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN.
When:
From 5 PM this afternoon to midnight CDT tonight.
From 5 PM this afternoon to midnight CDT tonight.
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.
Additional Details:
Northwest winds with gusts up to 25 knots
will likely continue through the day Saturday and a Small Craft
Advisory will be needed following the Gale Warning.
Northwest winds with gusts up to 25 knots
will likely continue through the day Saturday and a Small Craft
Advisory will be needed following the Gale Warning.
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:
Grand Portage to Grand Marais MN
Grand Marais to Taconite Harbor MN
Taconite Harbor to Silver Bay Harbor MN
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY AND 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...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 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 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY AND 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 10 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas 11
ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.SUN...W wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...E wind 35 kt. Seas 18 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 10 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas 11
ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.SUN...W wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...E wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY AND 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...SW wind 15 kt becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft
building to 9 ft in the afternoon. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...W wind 40 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 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 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 15 kt becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft
building to 9 ft in the afternoon. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...W wind 40 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY AND 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 8 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...W wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...E wind 35 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.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...W wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...E wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Pacfic Side out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SE 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Snow and rain.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 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 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...Variable wind 10 kt becoming SE 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Snow and rain.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY AND 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 becoming SE after midnight. Seas 8 ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft building to 14 ft in the
afternoon. Snow and rain.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 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.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt becoming SE after midnight. Seas 8 ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft building to 14 ft in the
afternoon. Snow and rain.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Bering Side
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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 9 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt becoming SW 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 ft.
Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 10 ft building to 15 ft after
midnight. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...E 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 9 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt becoming SW 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 ft.
Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 10 ft building to 15 ft after
midnight. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Pacific Side from 15 to 85 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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 6 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 15 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft.
Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 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...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 15 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft.
Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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 15 kt becoming S 30 kt in the afternoon. From
Unalaska E, W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 13 ft after
midnight. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 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 15 kt becoming S 30 kt in the afternoon. From
Unalaska E, W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 13 ft after
midnight. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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 15 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 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 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 kt becoming S 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Pacific Side out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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 6 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt after midnight. Seas
4 ft building to 8 ft after midnight. Rain and snow.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 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...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt after midnight. Seas
4 ft building to 8 ft after midnight. Rain and snow.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Unimak Pass
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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 8 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt after midnight.
Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE...NE 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 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt after midnight.
Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 100 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY AND 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 25 kt becoming SW 15 kt after midnight. Seas 8
ft.
.FRI...S wind 45 kt. Seas 7 ft building to 15 ft in the afternoon.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...W wind 40 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.SUN...W wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 16 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 becoming SW 15 kt after midnight. Seas 8
ft.
.FRI...S wind 45 kt. Seas 7 ft building to 15 ft in the afternoon.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...W wind 40 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.SUN...W wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 16 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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...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 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...E of Saint Matthew Island, NE wind 15 kt increasing
to 30 kt after midnight. W of Saint Matthew Island, NE wind 40 kt.
Seas in ice free waters 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...NE wind 50 kt. Seas in ice free waters 19 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 50 kt. Seas in ice free waters 17 ft.
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 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...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 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...E of Saint Matthew Island, NE wind 15 kt increasing
to 30 kt after midnight. W of Saint Matthew Island, NE wind 40 kt.
Seas in ice free waters 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT AND SAT NIGHT...NE wind 50 kt. Seas in ice free waters 19 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 50 kt. Seas in ice free waters 17 ft.
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 7 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Saint Matthew Island Waters
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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 7 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt in the morning becoming variable 10 kt. Seas
6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 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 7 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt in the morning becoming variable 10 kt. Seas
6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 70 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea
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 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SE 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Snow and rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.SUN...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
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 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SE 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Snow and rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.SUN...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, Apr 18 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY NIGHT
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea
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 to 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 1 to 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 to 9
ft. Snow and rain.
.SAT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 to 10
ft.
.SUN...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 to 11 ft.
.MON...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 to 8 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 to 6 ft.
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 to 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 1 to 6 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas in ice free waters 4 to 9
ft. Snow and rain.
.SAT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas in ice free waters 5 to 10
ft.
.SUN...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas in ice free waters 6 to 11 ft.
.MON...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 to 8 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas in ice free waters 3 to 6 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 30 kt after midnight. Seas 9
ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI...S wind 45 kt. Seas 13 ft building to 23 ft in the
afternoon.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 50 kt. Seas 27 ft.
.SAT...W wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SUN...W wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 30 kt after midnight. Seas 9
ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI...S wind 45 kt. Seas 13 ft building to 23 ft in the
afternoon.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 50 kt. Seas 27 ft.
.SAT...W wind 40 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SUN...W wind 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Adak to Kiska Pacific Side
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 50 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...W wind 45 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 50 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...W wind 45 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Bering Side out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 kt becoming E 30 kt after midnight. Seas 8
ft.
Snow and rain.
.FRI...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 50 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 kt becoming E 30 kt after midnight. Seas 8
ft.
Snow and rain.
.FRI...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 50 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 35 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Pacific Side
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...SE wind 45 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 55 kt. Seas 24 ft.
.SAT...W wind 45 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...W wind 40 kt. Seas 20 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.
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI...SE wind 45 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 55 kt. Seas 24 ft.
.SAT...W wind 45 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...W wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.MON...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Adak to Kiska Bering Side
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt becoming SE after midnight. Seas 8 ft.
Rain
and snow.
.FRI...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 13 ft in the
afternoon.
Snow and rain.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...E 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.
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt becoming SE after midnight. Seas 8 ft.
Rain
and snow.
.FRI...NE wind 40 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 13 ft in the
afternoon.
Snow and rain.
.FRI NIGHT...N wind 45 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Kiska to Attu Bering Side
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...S wind 45 kt. Seas 7 ft building to 15 ft in the afternoon.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 45 kt. Seas 26 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.SUN...W wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...S wind 45 kt. Seas 7 ft building to 15 ft in the afternoon.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 45 kt. Seas 26 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.SUN...W wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Pacific Side out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6
ft
building to 11 ft in the afternoon. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 55 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 50 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SUN...W wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.MON...N 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.
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6
ft
building to 11 ft in the afternoon. Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 55 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 50 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SUN...W wind 40 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.MON...N wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Seguam to Adak Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas 11
ft.
Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 20 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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas 11
ft.
Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 23 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Pacific Side from 15 to 75 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 21 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Pacfic Side out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 15 kt becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 19 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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 15 kt becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SE 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon.
Seas 6 ft building to 7 to 12 ft in the afternoon. Snow and rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SE 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon.
Seas 6 ft building to 7 to 12 ft in the afternoon. Snow and rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY
Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind up to 20 kt becoming SE after midnight. Seas 8
ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Snow and rain.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.MON...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind up to 20 kt becoming SE after midnight. Seas 8
ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Snow and rain.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.MON...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International Date Line
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, Apr 17 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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...W wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 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.
.TODAY...W wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 ft.
Rain and snow.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 45 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side out to 15 NM