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weather NWS minor Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM October 17, 2026 at 10:50 PM

Small Craft Advisory

Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out 100 NM

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

.TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain showers in the evening. .SUN...S wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SUN NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain showers. .MON NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain showers. .TUE...S gale to 40 kt. Seas 20 ft. .WED...S wind 20 kt. Seas 23 ft. .THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 14 ft.

Local conditions in Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 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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