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 Western US Arctic Offshore (PKZ500) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Western US Arctic Offshore (PKZ500)
Issued by: National Weather Service Fairbanks, AK
Last Update: 400 PM AKDT Tue Sep 29 2026


Tonight: W winds 20 kt becoming N after midnight. Seas 8 ft. Snow in the evening. Moderate freezing spray.

Wed: N winds 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Moderate freezing spray.

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

Thu: S winds 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Light freezing spray.

Thu Night: S winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Light freezing spray.

Fri: SE winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.

Sat: SE winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.

Sun: E winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.







Zone Forecast: Western US Arctic Offshore (PKZ500)

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