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weather NWS minor Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM; Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM October 16, 2026 at 2:38 PM

Small Craft Advisory

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft.

* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM, Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM, Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM, Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM and Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM AKDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

Local conditions in Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM; Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.

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

Residents should be prepared for possible effects on travel, public safety, and daily routines while the situation remains active.

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 developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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