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10NM SW Rowan Bay AK

Marine Zone Forecast

Synopsis: A strong system is currently over the panhandle, with strong breezes to near gale force southeasterlies for many of the inner channel waters and Gale force winds for the western coast of southern Prince of Wales Island and Dixon Entrance. A strengthening low pressure will move up Chatham Strait and Lynn Canal overnight tonight, causing rapidly changing wind directions as it traverses northward. Strong southerlies are expected to be left in its wake.

Rest Of Tonight

S wind 15 kt becoming W 25 kt late. Seas 7 ft, except 10 ft near ocean entrances. S swell. Rain.

Fri

S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft, except 9 ft near ocean entrances. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms.

Fri Night

S wind 15 kt increasing to 20 kt late. Seas 4 ft, except 7 ft near ocean entrances. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms.

Sat

S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.

Sat Night

SE wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.

Sun

N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.