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weather NWS minor Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM October 16, 2026 at 5:11 AM

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.

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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE FRIDAY...

.REST OF TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft. S swell. Slight chance of thunderstorms. .FRI...SW wind 15 kt becoming S 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 ft. Rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. SW swell. .SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft. .MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. .TUE...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 20 ft.

Local conditions in Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape 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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