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

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09/18/2026 · Wrangell City and & Prince of Wales-Hyder Census Area Region edition

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**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.*

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