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Wind Advisory
Issued: 12:25 PM Feb. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka. * WHEN...Until noon AKST today. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Use extra caution if traveling by land, sea, or air. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will continue to increase through the morning, with strongest wind gusts expected between 5 AM to 10 AM today. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 11:56 AM Feb. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected. * WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM, Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon AKST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
Gale Warning
Issued: 11:56 AM Feb. 3, 2026 – National Weather Service
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 20 to 25 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected. * WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM, Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM, Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM and Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon AKST today. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon today to 6 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. &&
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