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weather NWS minor Southern Chatham Strait November 3, 2026 at 11:45 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.

.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft, except 12 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .WED...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 9 ft near ocean entrances. .WED NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 11 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .THU...SE gale to 35 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 13 ft, except 19 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .THU NIGHT...SE gale to 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 13 ft, except 26 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .FRI...S gale to 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. .SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. .SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 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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