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weather NWS minor Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM October 17, 2026 at 5:36 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.

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...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE SATURDAY...

.REST OF TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .SAT...S wind 20 kt becoming SW 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 13 ft. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .SAT NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt late. Seas 13 ft. Showers. .SUN...S wind 10 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SUN NIGHT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft. .MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. .TUE...S wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. .WED...S wind 20 kt. Seas 23 ft.

Local conditions in Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer 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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