Storm Warning
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
847 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026
PKZ672-070200-
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/O.CON.PAJK.SR.W.0012.260306T1800Z-260306T2100Z/
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/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0092.260307T1200Z-260307T1500Z/
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
847 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 AM AKST
SATURDAY...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 6 AM AKST
SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with
gusts up to 50 kt and seas 15 to 17 ft expected. For the Gale
Warning, southwest winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 50 kt
and seas 22 to 27 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory,
southwest winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 19
to 20 ft expected.
* WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM.
* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until noon AKST today. For the
Gale Warning, from noon today to 3 AM AKST Saturday. For the
Small Craft Advisory, from 3 AM to 6 AM AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
URGENT - MARINE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Juneau AK
847 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026
PKZ652-070200-
/O.EXP.PAJK.GL.W.0053.000000T0000Z-260306T1800Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SR.W.0012.260306T1800Z-260306T2100Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.GL.W.0054.260306T2100Z-260307T0000Z/
/O.CON.PAJK.SC.Y.0091.260307T0000Z-260307T1500Z/
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM-
847 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026
...STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON AKST TODAY...
...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 3 PM AKST
THIS AFTERNOON...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 6 AM AKST SATURDAY...
...GALE WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 9 AM AKST THIS MORNING...
* WHAT...For the Storm Warning, east winds 40 to 50 kt and seas
13 to 18 ft expected. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 30
to 40 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft expected.
For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with
gusts up to 35 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected.
* WHERE...Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM.
* WHEN...For the Storm Warning, until noon AKST today. For the
Gale Warning, from noon today to 3 PM AKST this afternoon. For
the Small Craft Advisory, from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 AM
AKST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or
damage vessels and reduce visibility.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Mariners should remain in port, alter course, and/or secure the
vessel for severe conditions.
&&
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
322 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ672-070630-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM-
322 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026
...STORM WARNING THROUGH THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...SE wind 25 kt increasing to 50 kt in the morning, then
becoming SW 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 10 ft building to 20 ft.
Rain early in the morning.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 26 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers late.
.SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 18 ft. SW swell. Snow showers.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 25 kt. Seas 16 ft. SW swell. Snow
showers.
.SUN...E wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE...E wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast for Southeast Alaska
National Weather Service Juneau AK
322 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026
Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to
Cape Suckling out 100 NM
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Seas forecasts represent the average of the highest
one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.
PKZ652-070630-
Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM-
322 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026
...STORM WARNING THROUGH THIS MORNING...
.TODAY...E wind 25 kt increasing to 50 kt in the morning, then
becoming S 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 10 ft building to 20 ft.
Snow early in the morning. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 22 ft. Rain in the evening, then
rain showers and snow showers late.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 17 ft. SW swell. Snow showers.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 14 ft. SW swell. Snow
showers.
.SUN...E wind 15 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
319 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ710-070115-
Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 NM-
319 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026
...STORM WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...E wind increasing to 50 kt...then becoming S 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas building to 16 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt after midnight. Seas
19 ft. Snow showers with rain showers.
.SAT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 15 ft. Snow showers.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
319 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026
Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ351-070215-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
319 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026
...STORM WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...S wind 25 to 40 kt becoming SW 35 to 50 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 10 to 16 ft building to 17 to 27 ft in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 45 kt diminishing to 35 kt after midnight. Seas
23 to 28 ft subsiding to 17 to 22 ft after midnight.
.SAT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft. Snow showers.
Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
$$
Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
319 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026
Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ352-070215-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
319 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026
...STORM WARNING TODAY...
.TODAY...SW wind 30 to 45 kt increasing to 40 to 50 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 12 to 20 ft building to 22 to 27 ft in the
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 20 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 15 to 25 ft. Snow showers and rain showers.
.SAT...W wind 25 to 40 kt becoming 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas
13 to 17 ft. Snow showers.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 20 ft.
.SUN...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
$$
Coastal Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage Alaska
319 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026
Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction
expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest
one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
PKZ730-070115-
West of Barren Islands Including Kamishak Bay-
319 AM AKST Fri Mar 6 2026
...STORM WARNING TODAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT AND SATURDAY...
.TODAY...NE wind 50 kt becoming NW 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas
15 ft subsiding to 10 ft in the afternoon. Snow. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...W wind 40 kt diminishing to 30 kt after midnight. Seas
11 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 40 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 45 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.MON...NW wind 40 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
$$
