Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 7NM N Hoonah AK

Gale Warning

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska...UPDATED
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1141 PM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

PKZ021-141515-
Icy Strait-
1141 PM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

UPDATED

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.REST OF TONIGHT...SE wind 30 kt becoming SW 40 kt late. Seas 8
ft. Rain.
.WED...W wind 35 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt late. Seas
4 ft. Rain and snow.
.THU...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...Light winds. Seas 2 ft or less.
.SUN...E wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.



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Gale Warning

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1135 PM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

PKZ021-141645-
/O.EXP.PAJK.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260114T0900Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.GL.W.0008.260114T0900Z-260114T2100Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0016.260114T2100Z-260115T0300Z/
Icy Strait-
1135 PM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 55 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west
  winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Icy Strait.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon AKST Wednesday. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

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Small Craft Advisory

URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
1135 PM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

PKZ021-141645-
/O.EXP.PAJK.SC.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-260114T0900Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.GL.W.0008.260114T0900Z-260114T2100Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0016.260114T2100Z-260115T0300Z/
Icy Strait-
1135 PM AKST Tue Jan 13 2026

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 6 PM AKST
WEDNESDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 25 to 35 kt with
  gusts up to 55 kt expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, west
  winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt expected.

* WHERE...Icy Strait.

* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon AKST Wednesday. For
  the Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6 PM AKST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
  capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions.
Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for hazardous conditions.

&&

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