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Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 8:53 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
A storm force low continues to move towards the gulf of Alaska. Winds will increase to 40 to 50 knots overnight Tuesday along our coast, moving north through Wednesday. For the inner channels gale force winds of 35 to 45 knots are expected, with southerly gale force winds moving north through the inner channels overnight Tuesday through Wednesday. Significant wave heights will peak near 35 ft for the outside waters and up to around 8 ft for the Inside Waters. Expect higher seas of 11 to 20 ft near ocean entrances exposed to the south, like Sumner Strait and Chatham Strait. Stay tuned to www.weather.gov/juneau or the NOAA Weather Radio for updates.
High Wind Warning
Issued: 7:57 PM Sep. 16, 2025 – National Weather Service
...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM AKDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected. * WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Lisianski Strait, City and Borough of Sitka and Western Kupreanof Island and Kuiu Island. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 PM AKDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...High winds will blow around unsecured objects and may damage property and cause power outages. Travel will be difficult. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As a storm force low moves north toward the panhandle, wind will increase in the gulf and for land areas near and along the eastern gulf coast. The strongest winds are expected near Baranof Island tonight into tomorrow morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... People are urged to secure vessels and loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind. Report any damage to the National Weather Service by visiting weather.gov/Juneau/StormReports &&
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