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Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 10:00 PM CDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 10:00 AM CDT
Issued by NWS Corpus Christi TX
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM TO 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM CDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25
knots with gusts up to 30 knots expected. For the Gale
Warning, north winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
and seas 7 to 12 feet expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 15 to 25
knots with gusts up to 30 knots expected. For the Gale
Warning, north winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots
and seas 7 to 12 feet expected.
Where:
Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre, Corpus Christi and
Nueces Bays, Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays, San Antonio,
Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays, Coastal waters from Baffin
Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Port
Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM, Waters from
Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from
Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM.
Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre, Corpus Christi and
Nueces Bays, Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays, San Antonio,
Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays, Coastal waters from Baffin
Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Port
Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM, Waters from
Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM and Waters from
Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM to 10 PM CDT
this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to
10 AM CDT Saturday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM to 10 PM CDT
this evening. For the Gale Warning, from 10 PM this evening to
10 AM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Gale force winds and high seas will result in
dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or
damaged vessels.
Gale force winds and high seas will result in
dangerous marine conditions which could result in capsized or
damaged vessels.
Instructions:
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible
hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter
course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Areas Impacted:
Baffin Bay and Upper Laguna Madre
Corpus Christi and Nueces Bays
Copano, Aransas, and Redfish Bays
San Antonio, Mesquite, and Espiritu Santo Bays
Coastal waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas out 20 NM
Coastal waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel out 20 NM
Waters from Baffin Bay to Port Aransas from 20 to 60 NM
Waters from Port Aransas to Matagorda Ship Channel from 20 to 60 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 1:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 6:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 1 PM AKDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For
the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to
50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30
kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For
the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to
50 kt and seas 13 to 18 ft expected.
Where:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 1 PM AKDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 4 AM to 1 PM AKDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 6:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM AKDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30
kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft
expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30
kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east
winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft
expected.
Where:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM AKDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM AKDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 6:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM TO 7 PM AKDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30
kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Warning,
southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30
kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the Gale Warning,
southeast winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected.
Where:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM AKDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 7 PM AKDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 1:00 PM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 6:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 1 PM AKDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM AKDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt
and seas 15 to 20 ft expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt
with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 6 to 11 ft expected. For the
Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt
and seas 15 to 20 ft expected.
Where:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM.
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM AKDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 7 AM to 1 PM AKDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Friday to 6 AM AKDT
Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
UPDATED
...GALE WARNING FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt becoming SE 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
6 ft building to 11 ft in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell. Rain.
.SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 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.
UPDATED
...GALE WARNING FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt becoming SE 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
6 ft building to 11 ft in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...E gale to 35 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell. Rain.
.SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
UPDATED
...GALE WARNING FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt increasing to 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas
12 ft building to 18 ft in the afternoon. Rain in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...E gale to 45 kt. Seas 21 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 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.
UPDATED
...GALE WARNING FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt increasing to 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas
12 ft building to 18 ft in the afternoon. Rain in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...E gale to 45 kt. Seas 21 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
UPDATED
...GALE WARNING FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...W wind 10 kt becoming S late. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 13 ft in the
afternoon. Rain in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 14 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.
UPDATED
...GALE WARNING FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...W wind 10 kt becoming S late. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 13 ft in the
afternoon. Rain in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 16 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
UPDATED
...GALE WARNING FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt late. Seas
8 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 13 ft building to 17 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE gale to 45 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 15 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.
UPDATED
...GALE WARNING FRIDAY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...
.REST OF TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt late. Seas
8 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 13 ft building to 17 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE gale to 45 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM CDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM TO 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20
to 30 kt with gusts up to around 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft
expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, east winds 15 to 20 kt with
gusts up to 30 kt expected. For the Gale Warning, north winds 20
to 30 kt with gusts up to around 40 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft
expected.
Where:
Matagorda Bay and Coastal waters from Freeport to
Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM.
Matagorda Bay and Coastal waters from Freeport to
Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 1 PM CDT
Saturday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 1 PM to 7 PM CDT
Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 1 PM CDT
Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
Winds increase this afternoon. Frequent
gusts to gale force expected by the evening.
Winds increase this afternoon. Frequent
gusts to gale force expected by the evening.
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:
Matagorda Bay
Coastal waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX out 20 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM CDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 7 to 12 ft expected.
Northeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and
seas 7 to 12 ft expected.
Where:
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from
20 to 60 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20
to 60 NM.
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from
20 to 60 NM and Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20
to 60 NM.
When:
From 7 PM Friday to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
From 7 PM Friday to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instructions:
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.
Areas Impacted:
Waters from Freeport to Matagorda Ship Channel TX from 20 to 60 NM
Waters from High Island to Freeport TX from 20 to 60 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 7:00 PM CDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 1:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Houston/Galveston TX
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM CDT SATURDAY
What:
For the Small Craft Advisory, east to northeast winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northeast
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to around 40 kt and seas 5 to 8
ft expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, east to northeast winds 15
to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. For the Gale Warning, northeast
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to around 40 kt and seas 5 to 8
ft expected.
Where:
Galveston Bay and Coastal waters from High Island to
Freeport TX out 20 NM.
Galveston Bay and Coastal waters from High Island to
Freeport TX out 20 NM.
When:
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
For the Small Craft Advisory, until 7 PM CDT Friday.
For the Gale Warning, from 7 PM Friday to 1 PM CDT Saturday.
Impacts:
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Additional Details:
East winds near 20 knots, gusting over 25
knots tonight. Winds become northeast on Friday, increasing
further by afternoon. Gusts to gale force are possible as early
as Friday afternoon, especially near thunderstorms. Frequent
gale force gusts expected by Friday evening.
East winds near 20 knots, gusting over 25
knots tonight. Winds become northeast on Friday, increasing
further by afternoon. Gusts to gale force are possible as early
as Friday afternoon, especially near thunderstorms. Frequent
gale force gusts expected by Friday evening.
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:
Galveston Bay
Coastal waters from High Island to Freeport TX out 20 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY
Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 35 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind up to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...S wind up to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 12 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...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 35 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind up to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...S wind up to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W
Gale Warning
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...E wind 15 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...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...E wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Barren Islands East
Gale Warning
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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...E wind 40 kt becoming SE 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...N 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...E wind 40 kt becoming SE 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY AND 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...SE wind 20 kt becoming E 30 kt after midnight. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...E wind 45 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 45 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 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...SE wind 20 kt becoming E 30 kt after midnight. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...E wind 45 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 45 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY
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...NE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NE 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...NE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cook Inlet North Kalgin Island
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY AND 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...E wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft after midnight.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 40 kt becoming SE 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 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...E wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft after midnight.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 40 kt becoming SE 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Central and Eastern Prince William Sound
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY AND 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...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft building to 11 ft after midnight. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 45 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 40 kt becoming S 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 11 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...E wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft building to 11 ft after midnight. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 45 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 40 kt becoming S 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gravel Point to Cape Cleare out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Saturday, May 02 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY AND 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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt becoming SW 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 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...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt becoming SW 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING FRIDAY 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 10 kt becoming SE 20 kt late. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt increasing to 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas
11 ft building to 16 ft in the afternoon. Rain in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...E gale to 45 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 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 10 kt becoming SE 20 kt late. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt increasing to 45 kt in the afternoon. Seas
11 ft building to 16 ft in the afternoon. Rain in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...E gale to 45 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E gale to 40 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...GALE WARNING FRIDAY 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...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt late. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 15 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 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt late. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt increasing to 40 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING... ...GALE WARNING FRIDAY 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 S late. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 12 ft in the
afternoon. Rain in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 14 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 S late. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 12 ft in the
afternoon. Rain in the afternoon.
.FRI NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 14 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Juneau AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY
Offshore waters forecast for Gulf of Alaska east of 144W
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...W wind 15 kt becoming S 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt late. Seas
13 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt in the morning becoming variable less
than 15 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain in the evening.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 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...W wind 15 kt becoming S 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt late. Seas
13 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt in the morning becoming variable less
than 15 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain in the afternoon.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain in the evening.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gulf of Alaska North of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY
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...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...E wind 40 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...Variable wind 10 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.
.TODAY...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...E wind 40 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...Variable wind 10 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.
.TODAY...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Gravel Point to Cape Cleare out to 15 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
.TODAY...SE wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt becoming E 25 kt after midnight.
Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft after midnight.
.FRI...E wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 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...SE wind 10 kt increasing to 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 2 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt becoming E 25 kt after midnight.
Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft after midnight.
.FRI...E wind 35 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Central and Eastern Prince William Sound
Gale Warning
In effect:
Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 PM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING FRIDAY
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...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...SE wind 15 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.
.TODAY...S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM
Gale Warning
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 3:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...E 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.
.TODAY...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay
Gale Warning
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 AM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 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 6 ft.
.THU...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Areas Impacted:
West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay
Gale Warning
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...N 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 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Barren Islands East
Gale Warning
In effect:
Thursday, Apr 30 2026 5:00 PM AKDT – Friday, May 01 2026 5:00 AM AKDT
Issued by NWS Anchorage AK
GALE WARNING 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...S wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt after midnight. Seas
12 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt becoming S 35 kt after midnight. Seas
15 ft. Rain.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 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...S wind 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt after midnight. Seas
12 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt becoming S 35 kt after midnight. Seas
15 ft. Rain.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
Areas Impacted:
Cape Tolstoi to Cape Sarichef from 15 to 100 NM