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weather NWS minor Southwest Prince William Sound October 18, 2026 at 12:10 PM

Small Craft Advisory

Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

.TODAY...N wind 10 kt in the morning becoming variable less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft. .TONIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt becoming E 15 kt after midnight. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers. .MON...E wind 30 kt becoming N 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft subsiding to 2 ft in the afternoon. Rain showers. .MON NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft. .TUE...N wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .WED THROUGH THU...N wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Local conditions in Southwest Prince William Sound 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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