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
Last Update: 341 AM AKDT Sat Oct 12 2024
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7NM N Hoonah AK
Marine Zone 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.
Today
SE wind 35 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon. seas 7 ft. Rain early in the morning, then showers.
Tonight
SE wind 15 kt increasing to 20 kt late. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers.
Sun
E wind 20 kt. Gusts to 40 kt near point couverden. Seas 4 ft. Rain showers.
Sun Night
E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Showers.
Mon
E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Tue
E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Wed
W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
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