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FZAK61 PAFC 012228
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
228 PM AKDT Wed May 1 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.

PKZ399-021345-
228 PM AKDT Wed May 1 2024
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A front moves across the AKPEN and into the western Gulf by late
tonight. Low pressure organizes along the front, at 54N 145W at
996 mb by Thu afternoon. The low weakens and drapes a front across
the central and eastern Gulf by Fri afternoon.

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PKZ351-021345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
228 PM AKDT Wed May 1 2024

.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.THU...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...SW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

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PKZ352-021345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
228 PM AKDT Wed May 1 2024

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.THU...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt diminishing to up to 20 kt
after midnight. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI...S wind up to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

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