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FZAK61 PAFC 172220
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
220 PM AKDT Wed Apr 17 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.

PKZ399-181315-
220 PM AKDT Wed Apr 17 2024

.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A front extends over Kodiak Island and the Western Gulf through
Fri afternoon.

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PKZ351-181315-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
220 PM AKDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 40 kt. Seas 17 to 22 ft. Rain.
.THU...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

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PKZ352-181315-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
220 PM AKDT Wed Apr 17 2024

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

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