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weather NWS minor Cross Sound October 16, 2026 at 5:42 PM

Small Craft Advisory

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.

UPDATED

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

.REST OF TODAY...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .TONIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then rain late. .SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell. Rain in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. .SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell. Showers. .SUN...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft. .MON...E wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.

Local conditions in Cross Sound 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.

Alert USA is tracking this developing situation and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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