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weather NWS minor Southern Chatham Strait November 3, 2026 at 12:09 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.

.TODAY...SE wind 20 kt increasing to 25 kt. Seas 4 ft building to 7 ft in the afternoon. Near ocean entrances, seas 9 ft. Rain in the afternoon. .TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft, except 13 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .WED...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 10 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .WED NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 11 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .THU...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. .FRI...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 ft. .SAT...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 12 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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