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- Gale to storm force winds with gusts up to 60 mph are expected for the majority of the panhandle Tuesday. Click here to view the High Wind Watch:
- Heavy rain and strong winds are expected on Tuesday. There is a potential for a break in the active weather going into the weekend. Click here to read the latest forecast discussion:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
- Small Craft Advisory in effect from January 12, 09:00 PM AKST until January 13, 03:00 PM AKST
- Gale Warning
- Gale Warning in effect from January 13, 03:00 PM AKST until January 13, 06:00 PM AKST
- Gale Warning in effect from January 13, 09:00 PM AKST until January 14, 06:00 AM AKST
- Storm Warning in effect from January 13, 06:00 PM AKST until January 13, 09:00 PM AKST
Last Update: 304 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026
For More Weather Information:
10NM SW Rowan Bay AK
Marine Zone Forecast
...GALE WARNING TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
Synopsis: A storm force low is expected to move into the Gulf starting
tomorrow bringing gales to the Inner Channels and storm force
winds to the outer coast. Onshore flow returns for Wednesday and
Thursday before high pressure builds in for the end of the week.
Tonight
S wind 15 kt becoming SE 25 kt. Seas 8 ft, except 12 ft near ocean entrances. Rain.
Tue
SE wind 15 kt becoming S 35 kt in the afternoon. Gusts to 50 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft building to 6 ft in the afternoon. Near ocean entrances, seas 11 ft building to 15 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
Tue Night
S storm force wind to 50 kt. Gusts to 65 kt. Seas 9 ft, except 27 ft near ocean entrances. Rain.
Wed
S wind 30 kt. Gusts to 45 kt. Seas 13 ft, except 26 ft near ocean entrances. Rain.
Wed Night
S wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft, except 15 ft near ocean entrances. S swell.
Thu
SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
Fri
SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Sat
N wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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