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weather NWS moderate Southern Chatham Strait November 5, 2026 at 10:17 PM

Gale Warning

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway

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

.TODAY...SE wind 20 kt increasing to 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 5 ft building to 14 ft. Near ocean entrances, seas 12 ft building to 18 ft. Rain. .TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 16 ft, except 24 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft, except 21 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft, except 18 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .SAT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. .MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.

Local conditions in Southern Chatham Strait 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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