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weather NWS moderate Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM October 20, 2026 at 4:16 AM

Gale Warning

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...S wind 25 kt becoming SE 45 kt. Seas 8 ft building to 19 ft. Rain. .TUE...S wind 40 kt. Seas 24 ft. Rain. .TUE NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 23 ft subsiding to 18 ft late. SW swell in the evening. Rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .WED...S wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft. SW swell. Rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .WED NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft. SW swell. Rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .THU...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. .FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SAT...N wind 10 kt. Seas 9 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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