News Headlines
- Gale to storm force winds with gusts up to 65 mph are expected for the majority of the panhandle Tuesday. Click here to view the High Wind Watch:
- Heavy rain is 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 until January 13, 03:00 PM AKST
- Gale Warning
- Gale Warning in effect from January 13, 03:00 PM AKST until January 13, 09:00 PM AKST
- Gale Warning in effect from January 14, 03:00 AM AKST until January 14, 06:00 AM AKST
- Storm Warning in effect from January 13, 09:00 PM AKST until January 14, 03:00 AM AKST
Last Update: 309 PM AKST Mon Jan 12 2026
For More Weather Information:
66NM SSW Cape Spencer AK
Marine Zone Forecast
...GALE WARNING TUESDAY...
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
SE wind 15 kt becoming S 25 kt late. Seas 13 ft. S swell. Rain late.
Tue
SE wind 25 kt increasing to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 13 ft building to 18 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
Tue Night
S gale to 45 kt. Seas 31 ft. Rain.
Wed
SW gale to 35 kt. Seas 31 ft.
Wed Night
S wind 20 kt. Seas 17 ft. S swell.
Thu
SE wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
Fri
S wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
Sat
NW wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft.
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