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weather NWS minor Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM October 18, 2026 at 4:23 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.

UPDATED

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SUNDAY...

.REST OF TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt becoming SW 15 kt late. Seas 10 ft. .SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. .SUN NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft. .MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers. .MON NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain showers. .TUE...S gale to 40 kt. Seas 23 ft. .WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 24 ft. .THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 14 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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