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weather NWS moderate Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM October 16, 2026 at 5:11 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.

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...GALE WARNING THROUGH EARLY FRIDAY MORNING...

.REST OF TONIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 16 ft. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .FRI...SW wind 35 kt early morning becoming S 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 11 ft. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt increasing to 20 kt late. Seas 8 ft. Rain and slight chance of thunderstorms. .SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft. SW swell. Rain. .SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft. .MON...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. .TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft.

Local conditions in Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision 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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