Gale Warning issued September 18 at 6:01AM AKDT until September 19 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

**Gale Warning issued September 18 at 6:01AM AKDT until September 19 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK**

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.

.TODAY...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft. .TONIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. .SAT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Rain showers with isolated thunderstorms after midnight. .SAT NIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. .SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. .TUE...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Anchorage AK

- **Effective:** Sep 18, 2026 6:01 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 18, 2026 7:15 PM UTC

*This alert was automatically distributed from the National Weather Service via the IPAWS All-Hazards Information Feed.*