Special Marine Warning
Issued by NWS Anchorage, AK
Issued by NWS Anchorage, AK
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WHAK58 PAFC 312243
SMWAFC
PKZ712-312315-
/O.NEW.PAFC.MA.W.0003.260831T2243Z-260831T2315Z/
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Special Marine Warning
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
1243 PM HST Mon Aug 31 2026
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a
* Special Marine Warning for...
Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare from 15 to 75 NM...
* Until 115 PM HST.
* At 242 PM AKDT, Doppler radar indicated severe thunderstorms
capable of producing waterspouts, winds 34 knots or greater, and
small hail. These storms were located along a line extending from
65 nm south of Copper River Delta to 53 nm southwest of Cape
Suckling, moving east northeast at 15 to 20 knots.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners can expect gusty winds, high waves, dangerous lightning, and
heavy rains. Boaters should seek safe harbor immediately until these
storms pass.
Thunderstorms can produce sudden waterspouts. Waterspouts can easily
overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Seek safe harbor
immediately.
Frequent lightning is occurring with this storm. If caught on the
open water stay below deck if possible, keep away from ungrounded
metal objects.
&&
LAT...LON 5897 14400 5896 14404 5899 14431 5926 14500
5936 14571 5937 14521 5928 14446 5907 14395
TIME...MOT...LOC 2242Z 279DEG 19KT 5934 14545 5925 14487 5903 14430
$$
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