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weather NWS moderate Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM October 19, 2026 at 12:08 PM

Gale Warning

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.

.TODAY...W wind 10 kt becoming SE 20 kt in the morning, then increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 ft building to 11 ft in the afternoon. Rain. .TONIGHT...SE wind 45 kt. Seas 20 ft. Rain. .TUE...S gale to 40 kt. Gusts to 55 kt. Seas 24 ft. Rain in the morning. .TUE NIGHT...SW gale to 35 kt. Seas 27 ft. Rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 17 ft. .THU...E wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. .FRI...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 6 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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