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weather NWS minor Southern Chatham Strait November 1, 2026 at 3:23 AM

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.

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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SUNDAY...

.REST OF TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft, except 14 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .SUN...SE wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt in the afternoon. Gusts to 35 kt in the morning. Seas 8 ft. Near ocean entrances, seas 15 ft subsiding to 11 ft in the afternoon. Rain in the morning. .SUN NIGHT...S wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 10 ft near ocean entrances. Showers. .MON...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 9 ft near ocean entrances. Showers. .MON NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less, except 7 ft near ocean entrances. Showers. .TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .WED...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. .THU...SE gale to 40 kt. Seas 8 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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