Strong Storm Impacting the Gulf of Alaska; Record-Breaking Heat Expected This Weekend Across the Southwest

A strong system tracking eastward across the southern Bering Sea will move into the north central Gulf of Alaska this weekend producing snow squalls, storm-force winds and moderate to heavy rain. Record-breaking high temperatures are forecast this weekend across the Desert Southwest into the central and southern Plains. High temperatures are expected to reach into the upper 90s and triple digits. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 443 AM AKDT Sat Oct 12 2024

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Marine Zone Forecast

...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TODAY...

Synopsis: A strong front along the north Gulf coast will move inland by Sat afternoon. A 964 mb low 250 nm SE of Sand Point moves to 250 nm S of Seward at 980 mb morning.

Today
NE wind 25 kt becoming S 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 ft subsiding to 3 ft in the afternoon. Widespread rain showers.
Tonight
NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Widespread rain showers.
Sun
NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Widespread rain showers.
Sun Night
NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Mon
NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
Tue
NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Wed
NE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.



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443 AM AKDT Sat Oct 12 2024
 
 

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