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weather NWS severe Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM November 8, 2026 at 12:29 PM

Storm Warning

Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out 100 NM

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

.TODAY...W wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft. .TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt becoming E 50 kt late. Gusts to 40 kt increasing to 65 kt late. Seas 8 ft building to 26 ft late. S swell in the evening. Rain. .MON...SE storm force wind to 50 kt. Gusts to 70 kt. Seas 37 ft. Rain. .MON NIGHT...SE storm force wind to 50 kt. Gusts to 65 kt. Seas 37 ft. Rain. .TUE...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 20 ft. .WED...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft. .THU...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.

Severe weather in Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.

Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.

Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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