Headline:
Storm Warning issued October 15 at 6:41AM AKDT until October 15 at 7:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Storm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 15, 2026 - 7:41am
Expires:
October 15, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with
gusts up to 55 kt and seas 23 to 28 ft expected. For the Small
Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt
and seas 17 to 22 ft expected.
* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM and Cape
Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.
* WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 10 AM AKDT this morning.
For the Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 4 PM
AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could
capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov