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- Due to a mandatory system upgrade at the Juneau National Weather Service Forecast Office, an extended NOAA Weather Radio outage is expected. The system outage is scheduled for May 27 to 29, 2025. For more information, click here.
- Drier weather with some clearing continues as a ridge builds over the panhandle. This pattern is short-lived as next system approaches through Friday, bringing rain and wind to the area through the weekend. Click here for the latest forecast discussion.
- Want to know more about the new inundation maps for the Mendenhall Valley, click here for a video with experts who helped with the development of them and how they will be used by other agencies.
- On May 25th, 2025 there will be changes to the river forecast services for the Alsek River near Yakutat, Salmon River near Gustavus, and Falls Creek near Petersburg. Click here to see the Public Info Statement regarding these changes.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Last Update: 356 AM AKDT Thu May 22 2025
For More Weather Information:
10NM SW Rowan Bay AK
Marine Zone Forecast
Synopsis: A surface ridge remains over the panhandle through Thursday. An
area of low pressure moves into the eastern gulf Friday and
sends a front into the southern panhandle Friday night. The low
lingers in the southern gulf through the weekend bringing near
gale and gale force winds to southern marine waters.
Today
Light winds becoming S 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 2 ft or less.
Tonight
Light winds becoming SE 10 kt late. Seas 2 ft or less, except 5 ft near ocean entrances. Rain late.
Fri
SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 6 ft near ocean entrances. Rain.
Fri Night
SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 7 ft near ocean entrances. Rain.
Sat
SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
Sun
SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Mon
S wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
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