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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 5:48 AM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 21 to 26 ft expected. * WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM and Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM AKST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 6 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... 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: 5:48 AM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM AKST FRIDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 6 PM AKST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 10 to 15 ft. For the Gale Warning, south winds 35 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt and seas 21 to 26 ft expected. * WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM and Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 9 AM AKST Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 9 AM to 6 PM AKST Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... 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. &&
Flood Watch
Issued: 1:32 AM Jan. 9, 2026 – National Weather Service
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING... * WHAT...Flooding caused by rain and snowmelt continues to be possible. * WHERE...The following areas, Prince of Wales, Eastern Gulf Coast, Southern Inner Channels and Central Inner Channels. This includes the cities of Sitka, Petersburg, Kake, Port Alexander, Craig, Klawock, Hydaburg, Coffman Cove, Thorne Bay, Wrangell, Ketchikan, Hyder, And Metlakatla. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, other low-lying areas and flood-prone locations. Storm drains and ditches may become clogged with debris or snow. Increased risk of possible isolated landslides. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - An atmospheric river is forecast to impact the panhandle late Thursday night into Friday night. The Southern and Central panhandle may start out as snow, but is expected to switch to rain late Thursday night. Around 2 to 4.5 inches with possibly locally higher amounts, particularly near Ketchikan and Metlakatla, of rain is across the central and southern panhandle Thursday night through Friday night. An additional 1.0 to 2.0 inches of rain for the central panhandle and 1.5 to 2.5 for the extreme southern panhandle is possible on Saturday. Areas with a preexisting snowpack, both from recent accumulations as well as the deep, previous snowpack, may have additional runoff. Gusty winds at sea level ranging from 40 to 60 mph are likely along the southern panhandle through Friday night. This combination of weather hazards could lead to possible isolated landslides along steep slopes. Conditions for the possibility of flooding and possible isolated landslides will be maximize Friday evening and decrease by Saturday morning. Stream flows in rivers may quickly rise and may exceed flood levels. This atmospheric river has the possibility to extend through the weekend with additional rainfall Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop. Flooding may occur in poor drainage areas. Storm drains should be kept clear of debris as much as possible. All residents on or near mountain slopes should be prepared for possible isolated landslides. Stay tuned to further developments by listening to your local radio, television, or NOAA Weather Radio for further information. &&
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