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weather NWS severe Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 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...NW wind 25 kt becoming W 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 ft. .TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt becoming E 50 kt late. Gusts to 65 kt late. Seas 8 ft building to 22 ft late. Rain late. .MON...E storm force wind to 55 kt. Gusts to 70 kt. Seas 38 ft. Rain. .MON NIGHT...SE storm force wind to 55 kt. Gusts to 70 kt. Seas 40 ft. Rain. .TUE...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 23 ft. .WED...S wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft. .THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.

Severe weather in Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 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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