Gale Warning
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ642-191730-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 kt becoming S 25 kt late. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ643-191730-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt in the evening, then
becoming S 25 kt late. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 30 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ644-191730-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt late. Seas
9 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ651-191730-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ652-191730-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SAT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ662-191730-
Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...S wind 35 kt becoming SW 25 kt late. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S gale to 35 kt. Seas 17 ft.
.MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ663-191730-
Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 kt becoming S 25 kt late. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ664-191730-
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt becoming S and increasing to 35 kt late.
Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt late. Seas
10 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...S wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ671-191730-
Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt increasing to 35 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE gale to 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.MON...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ672-191730-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...GALE WARNING THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 14 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...E wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
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.
PKZ710-191200-
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 kt. Seas 10 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.FRI...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain showers.
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Small Craft Advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ012-191630-
Northern Lynn Canal-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY...
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Gusts to 35 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...S wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
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.
PKZ013-191630-
Southern Lynn Canal-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft or less. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 2 ft or less.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ021-191630-
Icy Strait-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
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.
PKZ022-191630-
Cross Sound-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FRIDAY...
.TONIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. S swell in the evening.
Rain.
.SAT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...E wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ031-191630-
Stephens Passage-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
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.
PKZ032-191630-
Northern Chatham Strait-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ033-191630-
Southern Chatham Strait-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft, except 11 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 9 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 9 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft, except 9 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 13 ft near
ocean entrances. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
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.
PKZ034-191630-
Frederick Sound-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ035-191630-
Sumner Strait-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 8 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
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.
PKZ036-191630-
Clarence Strait-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft, except 10 ft near ocean
entrances. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft, except 10 ft near
ocean entrances. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...S wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ641-191730-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 15 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.MON...S wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ661-191730-
Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Rain.
.FRI...S wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 11 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 30 kt. Seas 19 ft.
.MON...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 18 ft.
.TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ712-191200-
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM-
317 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt increasing to 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 10 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI...S wind 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain showers.
.SAT...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
$$
Marine Forecast for Yakutat Bay
National Weather Service Juneau AK
314 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
Coastal Waters Forecast for Yakutat Bay
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.
PKZ053-191715-
Yakutat Bay-
314 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH FRIDAY...
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SAT...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 10 kt. Seas 8 ft. Rain.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...E wind 10 kt. Seas 7 ft.
$$
Flood Watch
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Juneau AK
205 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
.An anticipated AR will be moving into the panhandle Thursday
through Saturday with a high confidence of bringing between 4 and 7
inches of rain in 48 hours to the southern half of the panhandle.
AKZ326-328-329-331-191015-
/O.CON.PAJK.FA.A.0002.250919T0600Z-250921T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Petersburg Borough-Prince of Wales Island-City and Borough of
Wrangell-City of Hyder-
Including the cities of Hydaburg, Petersburg, Klawock, Wrangell,
Hyder, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, and Craig
205 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following areas, Prince of Wales, Southern Inner
Channels and Central Inner Channels. This includes the cities of
Petersburg, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay,
Wrangell, and Hyder.
* WHEN...From 10 PM AKDT this evening through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple bands of rain will move through the area by Saturday
afternoon. Confidence continues to rise, that moderate to
heavy rainfall will fall over Prince of Wales Island and
South Central Panhandle, the time frame of the largest rates
is from Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. Event totals
are expected to be around 4 inches for the systems.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
&&
$$
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Juneau AK
205 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
.An anticipated AR will be moving into the panhandle Thursday
through Saturday with a high confidence of bringing between 4 and 7
inches of rain in 48 hours to the southern half of the panhandle.
AKZ330-332-191015-
/O.CON.PAJK.FA.A.0002.250919T0600Z-250921T0600Z/
/00000.0.ER.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.000000T0000Z.OO/
Ketchikan Gateway Borough-Annette Island-
Including the cities of Ketchikan and Metlakatla
205 PM AKDT Thu Sep 18 2025
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM AKDT THIS EVENING
THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...The following area, Southern Inner Channels. This includes
the cities of Ketchikan And Metlakatla.
* WHEN...From 10 PM AKDT this evening through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations.
There is a potential for isolated landslides in steep terrain.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Multiple bands of rain are expected to move into and through
the southern panhandle, and confidence continues to rise for
the timing and expected amounts. Rain is expected to start
Thursday night. The heaviest rainfall period is Friday
afternoon into Saturday morning. Event totals are expected
to be around 5 to 7 inches for the systems.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood
Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared
to take action should flooding develop.
Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio,
television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information.
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brian.bezenek
Special Weather Statement
SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JUNEAU AK
111 PM AKDT THU SEP 18 2025
AKZ320>325-327-192115-
GLACIER BAY-EASTERN CHICHAGOF ISLAND-CAPE FAIRWEATHER TO
LISIANSKI STRAIT-CITY AND BOROUGH OF SITKA-ADMIRALTY ISLAND-CITY
AND BOROUGH OF JUNEAU-WESTERN KUPREANOF ISLAND AND KUIU ISLAND-
111 PM AKDT THU SEP 18 2025
...MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINS TO MOVE INTO THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE
PANHANDLE...
MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINS ARE EXPECTED TO PUSH THROUGH THE CENTRAL AND
NORTHERN PANHANDLE. WE EXPECT A FIRST FRONT FOLLOW BY A SECONDARY
FEATURE THAT WILL MOVE INTO THE AREA LATER PART OF FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY. EACH EVENT WILL LIKELY DROP 1 TO 2 INCHES OF RAIN FRIDAY
AND SATURDAY FOR THE AREA. RIVERS AND STREAMS ARE EXPECTED TO RISE
AND SOME MAY REACH BANKFULL.
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BRIAN.BEZENEK
