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Gale Warning
Issued: 12:07 AM Jan. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * 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. &&
Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 12:07 AM Jan. 27, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 AM AKST TUESDAY... ...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 PM AKST TUESDAY... * WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 14 to 19 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 3 AM AKST Tuesday. For the Gale Warning, from 3 AM to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * 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. &&
Marine Weather Statement
Issued: 11:08 PM Jan. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
An additional system will slide north along our coast Tuesday afternoon, bringing southeasterly strong gale force sustained winds, with gusts to storm force, into Wednesday night. As winds increase, fresh southerly seas will also build to near 20 to 25 ft for the majority of our coastal zones.
Wind Advisory
Issued: 10:40 PM Jan. 26, 2026 – National Weather Service
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM TUESDAY TO 9 PM AKST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...City and Borough of Sitka. * WHEN...From 9 PM Tuesday to 9 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Travel by land, air, and marine may be difficult in strong wind. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Multiple systems will push into the panhandle through mid week with rounds of strong to high wind gusts expected. The first round of strong winds will begin tomorrow night after 9pm and continue through Tuesday evening. A brief lull is expected late Tuesday night before another round of strong wind gusts start again Wednesday morning through Wednesday evening. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. &&
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