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weather NWS moderate Southern Chatham Strait November 6, 2026 at 2:58 AM

Gale Warning

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway

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...S wind 35 kt diminishing to 30 kt late. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 16 ft, except 23 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .FRI...S wind 20 kt. Gusts to 40 kt in the morning. Seas 11 ft subsiding to 7 ft in the afternoon. Near ocean entrances, seas 20 ft subsiding to 15 ft in the afternoon. S swell in the morning. .FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 12 ft near ocean entrances. .SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 10 ft near ocean entrances. .SAT NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 6 ft, except 9 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .SUN...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. .MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft. .TUE...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.

Local conditions in Southern Chatham Strait 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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