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weather NWS moderate Stephens Passage October 19, 2026 at 7:48 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.

UPDATED

...GALE WARNING LATE TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...

.REST OF TODAY...SE wind 15 kt, increasing through the afternoon. Seas building to 3 ft in the afternoon. .TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt increasing to 35 kt late. Seas 7 ft. Rain. .TUE...SE gale to 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain. .TUE NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain showers. .WED...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .THU...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Local conditions in Stephens Passage 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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