Gale Warning issued September 18 at 6:02AM AKDT until September 19 at 5:00PM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

**Gale Warning issued September 18 at 6:02AM 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...NE wind 15 to 30 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 9 ft. .TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft. .SAT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 6 ft building to 7 to 12 ft in the afternoon. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. .SUN...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft. .MON THROUGH TUE...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

**Alert Details:**

- **Severity:** Moderate

- **Urgency:** Expected

- **Issued by:** NWS Anchorage AK

- **Effective:** Sep 18, 2026 6:02 AM UTC

- **Expires:** Sep 18, 2026 7:30 PM UTC

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