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. .TONIGHT...W wind 15 kt becoming SE late. Seas 3 ft early in the evening then 2 ft or less. Near ocean entrances, seas 4 ft. .SUN...North of Gravina Island. SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. South of Gravina Island. E wind 20 kt becoming 35 kt. Seas 6 ft building to 10 ft in the afternoon. Showers. .SUN NIGHT...North of Gravina Island. E wind 20kt becoming N wind 15 kt. South of Gravina Island E wind 35 kt becoming N 20 kt late. Seas 9 ft. Showers in the evening. Showers late. .MON...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. Showers. .MON NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft, except 6 ft near ocean entrances. .TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .WED...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .THU...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Sun 1:00 PM → Mon 1:00 AM AKDT
WHAT
For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
WHERE
Clarence Strait. Gale force winds will more likely impact areas south of Gravina Island, with 20 to 30 knots of wind in northern Clarence Strait.
WHEN
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 1 PM AKDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Sunday to 1 AM AKDT Monday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 AM AKDT Monday.
IMPACTS
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Recommendations
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.
Sun 5:00 AM → Sun 5:00 PM AKDT
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. .TODAY...NW wind 10 kt. Seas building to 3 ft in the afternoon. Showers early in the morning. .TONIGHT...NW wind 10 kt becoming SE late. Seas 2 ft or less, except 4 ft near ocean entrances. .SUN...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Near ocean entrances, seas 6 ft building to 10 ft in the afternoon. Rain. .SUN NIGHT...N wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft, except 10 ft near ocean entrances. Rain. .MON...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. .TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. .WED...S wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
Mon 1:00 AM → Mon 4:00 AM AKDT
WHAT
For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, east winds 25 to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, northeast winds 20 to 30 kt and seas 6 to 9 ft expected.
WHERE
Clarence Strait. Gale force winds will more likely impact areas south of Gravina Island, with 20 to 30 knots of wind in northern Clarence Strait.
WHEN
For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 10 AM to 1 PM AKDT Sunday. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM Sunday to 1 AM AKDT Monday. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 1 AM to 4 AM AKDT Monday.
IMPACTS
Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Recommendations
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.
