NoticeSmall Craft Advisory from NWS Anchorage AK
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.
.TODAY...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 kt diminishing to 15 kt after midnight.
Seas 4 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.High Wind Warning from NWS Anchorage AK
WHAT: Northeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 80 mph expected. Wind chill values falling to between -10 and -20F this morning.
WHERE: Matanuska Valley.
WHEN: Until 1 PM AKST this afternoon.
IMPACTS: High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. Cold temperatures combined with strong winds could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS: Strong northeast winds will continue through Monday morning. Areas of blowing snow and dust with reduced visibilities are possible.
