Headline:
Storm Warning issued October 14 at 4:21AM AKDT until October 15 at 10:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Storm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
October 14, 2026 - 5:21am
Expires:
October 14, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds
around 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas around 8 ft
expected. For the first Gale Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt
with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft expected. For the
Storm Warning, east winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 55 kt
and seas 19 to 24 ft expected. For the second Gale Warning,
southeast winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 16
to 21 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south
winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft
expected.
* WHERE...Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM.
* WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM to 10 PM
AKDT this evening. For the first Gale Warning, from 10 PM this
evening to 4 AM AKDT Thursday. For the Storm Warning, from 4
AM to 10 AM AKDT Thursday. For the second Gale Warning, from
10 AM to 4 PM AKDT Thursday. For the second Small Craft
Advisory, from 4 PM Thursday to 1 PM AKDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Instruction:
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
Area Description:
Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov