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- Rain is expected to persist going through the week as multiple lows move through the area. Some of the southern and outer coastal communities could see strong winds as these lows move through the area. Click here for more details:
- Mariners should exercise caution through Thursday with southeasterly Strong Gales and Storm Force gusts with seas building near 25 ft along the coast. Many inner channels will feel Gale force conditions on Wednesday. Click here for the marine forecast:
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Last Update: 209 PM AKST Wed Jan 28 2026
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25NM SSE Cape Fairweather AK
Marine Zone Forecast
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING...
Synopsis: A strong gale system continues to move northward near the
central gulf, with an associated front spreading over the
southern panhandle moving northward. Behind the front, winds are
expected to shift to the south, and diminish down to fresh to
strong breezes through Thursday. Another system moves up from
the south Thursday night into Friday.
Tonight
E wind 45 kt diminishing to 35 kt late. Seas 22 ft. Rain.
Thu
SE wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
Thu Night
E wind 25 kt becoming NE 20 kt late. Seas 14 ft.
Fri
NE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. S swell.
Fri Night
SE wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. S swell. Rain.
Sat
E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Sun
E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
Mon
E gale to 40 kt. Seas 16 ft.
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