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- Heads up folks in the Juneau area, we will be conducting a live test in conjunction with Alaska Electric Light & Power for the Salmon Creek Dam on September 23rd, 2026. See the Public Information Statment here for more details.
- Pattern changing with rain, cooler temps and elevated winds returning. Moderate to heavy rains through Wednesday morning for the NE gulf Coast and as the front slides southeastward over the panhandle. Read the latest forecast discussion here...
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Last Update: 630 PM AKDT Wed Sep 16 2026
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10NM SW Rowan Bay AK
Marine Zone Forecast
Synopsis: A front sweeping south across the panhandle this afternoon has
brought strong winds to the inner channels and outer coastal
waters. Winds within Lynn Canal will remain elevated tonight and
begin to trend downward Thursday morning. Seas between 8 to
11 feet in the Gulf and outer coastal waters begin to diminish
overnight into Thursday before the next system moves north into
the Gulf on Friday.
Tonight
SW wind 15 kt in the evening becoming light. Seas 3 ft early in the evening then 2 ft or less. Near ocean entrances, seas 5 ft. Patchy fog late.
Thu
Light winds becoming S 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft or less, except 5 ft near ocean entrances.
Thu Night
S wind 15 kt. Seas building to 3 ft late. Showers late.
Fri
SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Showers.
Fri Night
S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 8 ft near ocean entrances. Showers.
Sat
S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Sun
S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Mon
S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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