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FZAK61 PAFC 091149
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
349 AM AKDT Thu May 9 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.

PKZ399-100015-
349 AM AKDT Thu May 9 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...
A 1013 mb North Pacific low moves to 60N 141W this afternoon and
dissipates tonight. Its front moves across the Eastern Gulf
through Thu night. A second front approaches the Western Gulf for
Fri afternoon.

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PKZ351-100015-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
349 AM AKDT Thu May 9 2024

.TODAY...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.FRI...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind up to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

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PKZ352-100015-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
349 AM AKDT Thu May 9 2024

.TODAY...SW wind up to 20 kt increasing to 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.FRI...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.MON...N wind up to 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.

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