Small Craft Advisory
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
249 PM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
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.
PKZ765-271145-
North and West of Nunivak Island-
249 PM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY SUNDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHT...
.TONIGHT...N wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
249 PM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The
Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ767-271145-
Saint Matthew Island Waters-
249 PM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY THROUGH SUNDAY...
.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
247 PM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
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.
PKZ724-271130-
Northwest Prince William Sound-
247 PM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft. Rain.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.MON...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
247 PM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ740-271130-
Cook Inlet North of Kalgin Island-
247 PM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY TONIGHT...
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain showers.
.SUN...E wind 10 kt becoming NE 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON NIGHT...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 1 ft.
.TUE...Variable wind less than 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.WED...NE wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ801-270200-
Etolin Strait to Dall Point out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...E winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft subsiding. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...NW winds 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ802-270200-
Dall Point to Kwikpak Pass out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...E winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft subsiding.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...N winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ803-270200-
Kwikpak Pass to Cape Stephens out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...E winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...NE winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ804-270200-
Cape Stephens to Moses Point out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...E winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft subsiding.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ805-270200-
Moses Point to Sledge Island out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...E winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft subsiding.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ806-270200-
Sledge Island to Wales out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...E winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...N winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...N winds 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE...N winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ809-270200-
Motherwood Point to Cape Krusenstern out to 10 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...E winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ816-270200-
South Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...N winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON...N winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ817-270200-
North Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM THIS MORNING THROUGH THIS
EVENING...
.TODAY...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...N winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...N winds 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...N winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ850-270200-
Etolin Strait to Kwemeluk Pass from 15 to 90 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH EARLY THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...E winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SUN...N winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.MON...N winds 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW winds 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ851-270200-
Southwest of Saint Lawrence Island from 15 to 100 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SUN...N winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON...N winds 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...NE winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ852-270200-
Norton Sound greater than 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...E winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft subsiding.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON...N winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...N winds 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...N winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ853-270200-
Kwemeluk Pass to Kwikpak Pass from 15 to 90 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...E winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft subsiding.
.TONIGHT...NE winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...N winds 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...N winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ854-270200-
Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
.TODAY...NE winds 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TONIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...N winds 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON...N winds 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...N winds 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...N winds 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Northwest Alaska
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-
third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
PKZ855-270200-
Kotzebue Sound greater than 10 NM-
346 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...E winds 25 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...E winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SUN...N winds 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NW winds 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.MON...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N winds 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...N winds 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
$$
Wind Advisory
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
638 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
AKZ847-271000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260927T1200Z/
Northern Denali Borough-
Including the cities of Kantishna, Denali National Park, the
Parks Highway from MP 237 to MP 288, Healy, and Anderson
638 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM AKDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Southeast winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 60 mph
expected.
* WHERE...Windy Pass.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel
could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may decrease slightly Saturday afternoon
and evening before increasing briefly overnight into early Sunday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Fairbanks AK
638 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
AKZ849-271000-
/O.CON.PAFG.WI.Y.0034.000000T0000Z-260927T1500Z/
Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp-
Including the cities of the Richardson Highway from MP 224 to MP
259, Donnelly Dome, and Black Rapids
638 AM AKDT Sat Sep 26 2026
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM AKDT SUNDAY...
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph.
* WHERE...Eastern Alaska Range North of Trims Camp.
* WHEN...Until 7 AM AKDT Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel
could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds may peak around 60 mph Saturday morning
into early afternoon.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
&&
$$
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