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weather NWS minor Cross Sound; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM October 20, 2026 at 5:09 PM

Marine Weather Statement

The areas affected include... Cross Sound... Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM... Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM... Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM...

* At 909 AM AKDT, satellite imagery indicated an area of strong thunderstorms, capable of producing winds to around 30 knots with gusts up to 50 knots possible, and lightning. Thunderstorm activity is expected to last through the morning, with strong thunderstorm development offshore continuing to move into the coastline from Cape Edgecumbe up to Cape Fairweather.

Locations impacted include... Cape Cross, Surge Bay, Yakobi Rock, Cape Spencer, Palma Bay, Graves Harbor, Portlock Harbor, Port Althorp, Elfin Cove, Sea Lion Cove, Salisbury Sound and Shelikof Bay.

Local conditions in Cross Sound; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer 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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