SOUTHERN CHATHAM STRAIT — 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.
.TODAY...N wind 15 kt early in the morning becoming light. Near Cape Decision, N wind 10 kt becoming W 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 ft, except 7 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt increasing to 35 kt late. Gusts to 50 kt late. Seas 4 ft building to 10 ft late. Near ocean entrances, seas 8 ft building to 16 ft late. Rain. .MON...SE gale to 40 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 16 ft, except 23 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .MON NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 14 ft, except 21 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .TUE...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .WED...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .THU...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Local conditions in Southern Chatham Strait may affect travel, public safety, or daily routines. Stay informed and adjust plans if conditions change.
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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.
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