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weather NWS moderate Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM October 19, 2026 at 1:04 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...W wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON...SE wind 20 kt increasing to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft building to 11 ft in the afternoon. Rain. .MON NIGHT...SE gale to 40 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain. .TUE...SE gale to 40 kt. Gusts to 60 kt, except 55 kt out of interior bays and passes. Seas 24 ft. Rain. .TUE NIGHT...SW gale to 35 kt. Seas 27 ft. Rain. .WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 22 ft. .THU...E wind 15 kt. Seas 12 ft. .FRI...E wind 10 kt. Seas 6 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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