Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Central US Arctic Offshore (PKZ505) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Central US Arctic Offshore (PKZ505)
Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK
Last Update: 400 PM AKDT Tue Sep 29 2026




Tonight: SW winds 20 kt becoming N after midnight. Seas 7 ft. Snow in the evening. Heavy freezing spray.

Wed: N winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray.

Wed Night: N winds 15 kt. Seas 6 ft. Moderate freezing spray.

Thu: NE winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Moderate freezing spray.

Thu Night: NE winds 10 kt. Seas 3 ft. Light freezing spray.

Fri: SE winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.

Sat: SE winds 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.

Sun: E winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.







Zone Forecast: Central US Arctic Offshore (PKZ505)

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