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weather NWS minor Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM October 19, 2026 at 1:04 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.

.TONIGHT...W wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft. .MON...W wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft. Rain in the afternoon. .MON NIGHT...SE gale to 40 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 14 ft building to 19 ft late. Rain. .TUE...SE gale to 40 kt. Gusts to 60 kt. Seas 23 ft. Rain. .TUE NIGHT...SW gale to 35 kt. Seas 24 ft. Rain. .WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 22 ft. .THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft. .FRI...E wind 10 kt. Seas 7 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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