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FZAK61 PAFC 161120
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
320 AM AKDT Tue Apr 16 2024

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

PKZ399-170015-
320 AM AKDT Tue Apr 16 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

High pressure moves across the Gulf through this evening. A front
enters the western Gulf this evening. The 996 mb North Pacific low
moves to 55N 158W Wed morning.

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PKZ351-170015-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
320 AM AKDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 22 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ352-170015-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
320 AM AKDT Tue Apr 16 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Rain.
.WED...SE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 23 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 22 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$