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weather NWS moderate Southern Chatham Strait 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.

.TODAY...Light winds becoming S 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft or less, except 5 ft near ocean entrances. Patchy fog early in the morning. .TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt late. Seas 8 ft late. Seas 5 ft in the evening. Near ocean entrances, seas 11 ft late. Rain late. .TUE...S gale to 35 kt. Gusts to 50 kt. Seas 10 ft, except 16 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .TUE NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Gusts to 40 kt. Seas 9 ft, except 17 ft near ocean entrances. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. .WED...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .THU...S wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. .FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.

Local conditions in Southern Chatham Strait 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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