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weather NWS severe Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM November 8, 2026 at 6:52 AM

Storm 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.

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...STORM WARNING LATE SUNDAY...

.REST OF TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. .SUN...W wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SUN NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt becoming E storm force wind to 50 kt late. Seas 9 ft building to 27 ft late. S swell in the evening. Rain. .MON...E storm force wind increasing to 55 kt. Seas 36 ft. Rain. .MON NIGHT...SE storm force wind to 50 kt. Seas 34 ft. Rain. .TUE...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 21 ft. .WED...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. .THU...E wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.

Severe weather in Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM 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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