Storm Warning Issued for Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer as Severe Marine Conditions Approach

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK has issued a Storm Warning for the offshore waters of Southeast Alaska. This alert is part of a series of escalating marine warnings including Small Craft Advisories and Gale Warnings effective through Saturday evening.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the region from Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer, extending from 15 to 80 nautical miles (NM) offshore.

What You Should Do

Mariners are advised to take immediate precautions. The NWS recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm’s path, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions. Storm force winds and hazardous seas are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels and significantly reducing visibility.

Expected Conditions

Conditions will fluctuate through Saturday as the storm system moves through the region:

• Storm Warning Period: West winds of 40 to 50 knots with seas ranging from 16 to 20 feet.
• Gale Warning Periods: Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and seas between 14 and 19 feet.
• Small Craft Advisory Periods: Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots and seas ranging from 12 to 21 feet.

Timeline

The sequence of alerts is as follows (all times AKST):

• Small Craft Advisory: In effect until 6:00 PM Friday.
• Gale Warning: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday.
• Small Craft Advisory: 9:00 PM Friday to 12:00 PM Saturday.
• Gale Warning: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday.
• Storm Warning: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Saturday.