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weather NWS severe Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of 144W October 19, 2026 at 12:02 PM

Storm Warning

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

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...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft. Rain. .TONIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt increasing to 30 to 45 kt after midnight. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain. .TUE...W wind 35 to 50 kt becoming 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 16 to 24 ft. .TUE NIGHT...W wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 19 ft. .WED...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft. .THU...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. .FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.

Severe weather in Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of 144W brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.

This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.

The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.

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 severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.

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