Forecast for Cape Fairweather to Cape Suckling Coastal Area
Updated: 9:45 PM AKST on November 11, 2009
Wind Advisory in effect until 3 am akst Thursday...
Now
Wind Advisory in effect until 3 am akst Thursday... Rain and snow will continue past 3 am. No accumulation is expected. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph gradually shifting to southwest wind 25 mph gusting to 40 mph mainly along coastal areas. Temperatures in the mid to high 30's will remain through the period.
Tonight
Rain...mixing with snow at times. No accumulation expected. Precipitation heavy at times. Becoming windy. Lows around 30. Southeast wind 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph...becoming southwest late.
Thursday
Rain likely and a chance of snow. Breezy. Snow accumulation up to 1 inch. Highs around 38. West wind 15 to 25 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
... Wind Advisory remains in effect until 3 am akst Thursday...
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 3 am akst Thursday.
A strong cold front will move through the area overnight. South winds are expected to increase to 25 mph with gusts to 45 mph tonight. Strongest winds will be from Yakutat east.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
You are urged to secure loose objects that can be blown around or damaged by the wind.
A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speed or frequent gusts will occur between 40 and 60 mph.
This statement will be updated by 3 am akst Thursday or sooner if conditions warrant.