A strong area of low pressure will persist in the Gulf of Alaska into the weekend. Widespread gales and storm force winds expected across the gulf Saturday with gale force winds also possible over the inner channels. Read more in our discussion.
Hazardous Weather Conditions
For More Weather Information:
This Afternoon
High: 50 °F
⇑SSW 25kt
9-11ft
Small Craft AdvisoryTonight
Low: 46 °F
S 15kt
7ftSunday
High: 49 °F
ENE 20kt
6-8ftSunday Night
Low: 45 °F
E 25kt
7-8ftColumbus Day
High: 48 °F
E 15kt
7ftMonday Night
Low: 44 °F
E 15kt
6ftTuesday
High: 47 °F
ENE 20kt
6ftTuesday Night
Low: 41 °F
E 15kt
5ftWednesday
High: 47 °F
ENE 15kt
5ft
High and low forecast temperature values represent air temperature.
Water temperature forecast is experimental.
Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point
Last Update: 4:22 am AKDT Oct 12, 2024
Forecast Valid: 12pm AKDT Oct 12, 2024-6pm AKDT Oct 18, 2024
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Detailed Forecast
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS MORNING...
Synopsis: A violent storm force front enters the panhandle Saturday from a
parent low near Kodiak Island. Storm force winds and severe
gales for the gulf through Saturday afternoon with wave heights
maximizing around 40 ft. Waves continue rotating into the
panhandle through the first half of the week, keeping winds
elevated.
This Afternoon
SSW wind 10 to 15 kt increasing to 20 to 25 kt. Winds could gust as high as 30 kt. Showers, mainly before 4pm. The rain could be heavy at times. Seas 9 to 11 ft.
Tonight
S wind 5 to 15 kt becoming E after midnight. Showers, mainly after 10pm. Seas around 7 ft.
Sunday
ENE wind around 20 kt. Showers. Seas 6 to 8 ft.
Sunday Night
E wind 20 to 25 kt. Showers. Seas 7 to 8 ft.
Columbus Day
E wind 10 to 15 kt. Showers. The rain could be heavy at times. Seas around 7 ft.
Monday Night
E wind 10 to 15 kt. Showers. Seas around 6 ft.
Tuesday
ENE wind 15 to 20 kt. Showers. Seas around 6 ft.
Tuesday Night
E wind around 15 kt. A chance of showers. Seas around 5 ft.
Wednesday
ENE wind around 15 kt. A chance of rain. Seas around 5 ft.
*Notices:
- This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
- The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
ABOUT THIS FORECAST
| Point Forecast: | 58.2°N 136.63°W |
| Last Update: | 4:22 am AKDT Oct 12, 2024 |
| Forecast Valid: | 12pm AKDT Oct 12, 2024-6pm AKDT Oct 18, 2024 |
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