High Wind Warning 2, NWS Juneau, AK

434 
WWAK77 PAJK 272008
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JUNEAU AK
1108 AM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

AKZ027-280400-
/X.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0002.100127T2100Z-100128T1400Z/
DIXON ENTRANCE TO CAPE DECISION COASTAL AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CRAIG...KLAWOCK
1108 AM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY. 

* WIND: SOUTHEAST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS
  INCREASING TO 60 MPH THIS AFTERNOON. THE HIGHEST WINDS WILL BE
  ALONG WESTERN PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE BLOWN
AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS...STAY ALERT FOR FLYING DEBRIS AND
DOORS SLAMMING SHUT.

BE SURE TO PROTECT BOATS AND AIRCRAFT.

A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR
IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 7 PM AKST THIS AFTERNOON OR
SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$

AKZ023-028-280400-
/X.CON.PAJK.WI.Y.0012.100127T2100Z-100128T1400Z/
CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA-
SOUTHERN INNER CHANNELS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SITKA...PORT ALEXANDER...KETCHIKAN...
METLAKATLA
1108 AM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY. 

* WIND: SOUTHEAST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 
AS HIGH AS 55 MPH BEGINNING THIS AFTERNOON.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS
WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 7 PM AKST THIS EVENING OR
SOONER IF CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$

817 
WWAK77 PAJK 280029
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JUNEAU AK
329 PM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

AKZ027-280700-
/X.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-100128T1400Z/
DIXON ENTRANCE TO CAPE DECISION COASTAL AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CRAIG...KLAWOCK
329 PM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY. 

* WIND: SOUTHEAST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS 
  INCREASING TO 60 MPH THIS EVENING. THE HIGHEST WINDS WILL BE 
  ALONG WESTERN PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE BLOWN
AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS...STAY ALERT FOR FLYING DEBRIS AND
DOORS SLAMMING SHUT.

BE SURE TO PROTECT BOATS AND AIRCRAFT.

A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR
IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 10 PM AKST TONIGHT OR SOONER IF
CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$

AKZ018-280700-
/X.EXA.PAJK.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-100128T1400Z/
TAIYA INLET AND KLONDIKE HIGHWAY-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...SKAGWAY
329 PM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JUNEAU HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY. 

* WIND: NORTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 45 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS
WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 10 PM AKST TONIGHT OR SOONER IF
CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$

AKZ023-028-280700-
/X.CON.PAJK.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-100128T1400Z/
CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA-
SOUTHERN INNER CHANNELS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SITKA...PORT ALEXANDER...KETCHIKAN...
METLAKATLA
329 PM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY. 

* WIND: SOUTHEAST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
  AS HIGH AS 55 MPH BEGINNING THIS EVENING.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS
WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 10 PM AKST TONIGHT OR SOONER IF
CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$

800 
WWAK77 PAJK 280301
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JUNEAU AK
601 PM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

AKZ027-280700-
/X.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-100128T1400Z/
DIXON ENTRANCE TO CAPE DECISION COASTAL AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CRAIG...KLAWOCK
601 PM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY. 

* WIND: SOUTHEAST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS 
  INCREASING TO 60 MPH THIS EVENING. THE HIGHEST WINDS WILL BE 
  ALONG WESTERN PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE BLOWN
AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS...STAY ALERT FOR FLYING DEBRIS AND
DOORS SLAMMING SHUT.

BE SURE TO PROTECT BOATS AND AIRCRAFT.

A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR
IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 10 PM AKST TONIGHT OR SOONER IF
CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$

AKZ025-280700-
/X.EXB.PAJK.WI.Y.0012.100128T0301Z-100128T0900Z/
JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU
601 PM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT FOR 
DOWNTOWN JUNEAU AND SOUTH DOUGLAS...

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN JUNEAU HAS ISSUED A WIND
ADVISORY...WHICH IS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT. 

* WIND: SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 MPH WITH FREQUENT GUSTS TO 40 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS
WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 10 PM AKST TONIGHT OR SOONER IF
CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$

AKZ018-023-028-280700-
/X.CON.PAJK.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-100128T1400Z/
TAIYA INLET AND KLONDIKE HIGHWAY-
CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA-
SOUTHERN INNER CHANNELS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SKAGWAY...SITKA...PORT ALEXANDER...
KETCHIKAN...METLAKATLA
601 PM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY. 

* WIND: SOUTHEAST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 
  AS HIGH AS 55 MPH BEGINNING THIS EVENING. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS
WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 10 PM AKST TONIGHT OR SOONER IF
CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$

120 
WWAK77 PAJK 280648
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JUNEAU AK
948 PM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

AKZ027-281400-
/X.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-100128T1400Z/
DIXON ENTRANCE TO CAPE DECISION COASTAL AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CRAIG...KLAWOCK
948 PM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY. 

* WIND: SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH. HIGHEST
  WINDS WILL BE ALONG WESTERN PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE BLOWN
AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS...STAY ALERT FOR FLYING DEBRIS AND
DOORS SLAMMING SHUT.

BE SURE TO PROTECT BOATS AND AIRCRAFT.

A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR
IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 5 AM AKST THURSDAY OR SOONER IF
CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$

AKZ025-280900-
/X.CON.PAJK.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-100128T0900Z/
JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU
948 PM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT. 

* WIND: SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 40 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS
WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY MIDNIGHT TONIGHT OR SOONER IF
CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$

AKZ018-023-028-281400-
/X.CON.PAJK.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-100128T1400Z/
TAIYA INLET AND KLONDIKE HIGHWAY-
CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA-
SOUTHERN INNER CHANNELS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SKAGWAY...SITKA...PORT ALEXANDER...
KETCHIKAN...METLAKATLA
948 PM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY. 

* WIND: SOUTHEAST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO
  40 MPH.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS
WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 5 AM AKST THURSDAY OR SOONER IF
CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$

019 
WWAK77 PAJK 280832
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JUNEAU AK
1132 PM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

AKZ025-280945-
/X.EXP.PAJK.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-100128T0900Z/
JUNEAU BOROUGH AND NORTHERN ADMIRALTY ISLAND-
INCLUDING THE CITY OF...JUNEAU
1132 PM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT...

THE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT MIDNIGHT AKST TONIGHT. 

WINDS ARE DIMINISHING ACROSS THE AREA TONIGHT...AND SHOULD REMAIN
BELOW ADVISORY LEVELS OVERNIGHT.

THIS WILL BE THE FINAL STATEMENT ON THIS EVENT.

$$

AKZ027-281400-
/X.CON.PAJK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-100128T1400Z/
DIXON ENTRANCE TO CAPE DECISION COASTAL AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CRAIG...KLAWOCK
1132 PM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY...

A HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY. 

* WIND: SOUTHEAST WINDS 20 TO 35 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 60 MPH. 
  HIGHEST WINDS WILL BE ALONG WESTERN PRINCE OF WALES ISLAND. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

PEOPLE ARE URGED TO SECURE LOOSE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE BLOWN
AROUND OR DAMAGED BY THE WIND.

IF YOU MUST VENTURE OUTDOORS...STAY ALERT FOR FLYING DEBRIS AND
DOORS SLAMMING SHUT.

BE SURE TO PROTECT BOATS AND AIRCRAFT.

A WARNING MEANS THAT HIGH WINDS ARE ALREADY OCCURRING OR
IMMINENT. THESE WINDS COULD POSE A THREAT TO LIFE AND PROPERTY.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 5 AM AKST THURSDAY OR SOONER IF
CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$

AKZ018-023-028-281400-
/X.CON.PAJK.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-100128T1400Z/
TAIYA INLET AND KLONDIKE HIGHWAY-
CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA-
SOUTHERN INNER CHANNELS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SKAGWAY...SITKA...PORT ALEXANDER...
KETCHIKAN...METLAKATLA
1132 PM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY...

A WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY. 

* WIND: SOUTHEAST WINDS INCREASING TO 20 TO 30 MPH WITH GUSTS TO 
  40 MPH. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A WIND ADVISORY MEANS THAT SUSTAINED WIND SPEED OR FREQUENT GUSTS
WILL OCCUR BETWEEN 40 AND 60 MPH.

THIS STATEMENT WILL BE UPDATED BY 5 AM AKST THURSDAY OR SOONER IF
CONDITIONS WARRANT.

&&

$$

782 
WWAK77 PAJK 281335
NPWAJK

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JUNEAU AK
435 AM AKST THU JAN 28 2010

AKZ027-281445-
/X.EXP.PAJK.HW.W.0002.000000T0000Z-100128T1400Z/
DIXON ENTRANCE TO CAPE DECISION COASTAL AREA-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...CRAIG...KLAWOCK
435 AM AKST THU JAN 28 2010

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM AKST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

THE HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM AKST EARLY THIS
MORNING. 

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED OVERNIGHT AND WILL CONTINUE DIMINISHING
EARLY THIS MORNING.

THIS WILL BE THE FINAL STATEMENT ON THIS EVENT.


$$

AKZ018-023-028-281445-
/X.EXP.PAJK.WI.Y.0012.000000T0000Z-100128T1400Z/
TAIYA INLET AND KLONDIKE HIGHWAY-
CAPE DECISION TO SALISBURY SOUND COASTAL AREA-
SOUTHERN INNER CHANNELS-
INCLUDING THE CITIES OF...SKAGWAY...SITKA...PORT ALEXANDER...
KETCHIKAN...METLAKATLA
435 AM AKST THU JAN 28 2010

...WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM AKST EARLY THIS MORNING...

THE WIND ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM AKST EARLY THIS MORNING. 

WINDS HAVE DIMINISHED OVERNIGHT AND WILL CONTINUE DIMINISHING
EARLY THIS MORNING.

THIS WILL BE THE FINAL STATEMENT ON THIS EVENT.

$$

SOUTHEAST ALASKA FORECAST DISCUSSION
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE JUNEAU AK
609 AM AKST WED JAN 27 2010

.SHORT TERM...SATELLITE IMAGERY THIS MORNING SHOWING 967 MB
STORM FORCE LOW 730 MI SOUTH OF PACD WITH SECONDARY CIRCULATION
MOVING OVER KODIAK AND LARGE DRY SLOT SHOWN IN WATER VAPOR
IMAGERY. HIGH PRESSURE OVER THE YUKON MOVING INTO N BRITISH
COLUMBIA. REMNANTS OF GULF LOW DISSIPATING NEAR PAYA WITH PRECIP
FROM FRONTAL REMNANTS DISSIPATING OVER THE N PANHANDLE. FRONTAL
BAND ASSOCIATED WITH THE STORM FORCE LOW MOVING INTO THE W GULF
WILL MOVE OVER THE PANHANDLE THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH TONIGHT.
PRECIPITATION ASSOCIATED WITH THIS FRONT WILL BE RAIN FREDERICK
SOUND SOUTH AND ALONG THE OUTSIDE COASTAL AREAS...A MIX OF SNOW
AND RAIN UP TO ICY STRAIT AND ALL SNOW NORTH. QPF VALUES A BIT
HIGHER WITH NEW MODEL RUNS BUT KEPT SNOW AMOUNTS ON THE 1 TO
3 INCH SIDE AS MIX OF RAIN MAY KEEP AMOUNTS DOWN. SOUTHEAST FLOW
A BIT MORE FAVORABLE FOR SNOW IN HAINES BUT KEPT SNOW AMOUNTS
BELOW ADV LVLS...WILL NEED TO KEEP AN EYE ON THIS.

 WINDS WILL BE THE MAIN ISSUE FOR THE SHORT TERM. STRONG 850 LLV
JET MOVING ALONG THE OUTER COAST WITH STORM FORCE WINDS IN
SOUTHERN MARINE ZONES. UPPER LVL GALE FOR THE REST OF THE OUTSIDE
WATER. ZONE52 NEARING STORM FORCE WITH BARRIER JET FORMATION AS
THE FRONT MOVES NORTH. START TIMES FOR WIND ADVY MAY BE A BIT
DELAYED BUT NOT ENOUGH TO DELAY START TIMES. ZONE27 WINDS GUST
WILL NEAR WARNING LEVELS BUT MAIN JET LOOKS TO STAY OFF SHORE
ENOUGH TO KEEP GUSTS JUST BELOW. SOUTHERN INSIDE WATERS WILL PICK
UP TO GALE FORCE WITH NORTHERN WATERS PICKING UP TO SMCR TO UPPER
SMCR. INCREASING E/W GRADIENT WILL PRODUCE OUT FLOW WINDS.

 MODELS WERE IN FAIR AGREEMENT TODAY WITH SOME VARIATION IN SPEED
OF SHORT WAVES AROUND THE MAIN LOW. USED A BLEND OF NAM12 WITH
INHERITED GRIDS. NAM SFC WINDS WERE A BIT LOW WITH BOUNDARY LAYER
NAM WINDS FOR THE OUTSIDE WATERS A BIT HIGH SO PICKED MIDDLE
GROUND. FORECAST CONFIDENCE IS AVERAGE WITH SOME QUESTIONS ON
SNOW AMOUNTS NEAR PAHN AND WINDS NEAR PAKW.

&&

.LONG TERM...FOCUS ON BEGINNING OF LONG TERM PERIOD WITH STORM
FORCE LOW MOVING NORTH INTO THE EAST CENTRAL GULF. STORM WARNINGS
DROP TO MAX GALES FOR OUTSIDE WATERS AND ALL OFF SHORE ZONES.
GALES ALSO ON TAP FOR CLARENCE STRAIT FREDERICK SOUND SUMNER
STRAIT NORTH AND SOUTH CHATHAM STRAITS ICY STRAIT AND CROSS SOUND.
SMALL CRAFT FOR THE REST OF THE INNER CHANNELS. WIND ADVISORIES
FOR PKZ 23 27 AND 28 AT TAIL END OF SHORT TERM MAY NEED TO BE
EXTENDED INTO EARLY LONG TERM PERIOD AS GRADIENT WILL REMAIN
STRONG.

 LIKELY POPS FOR MOST OF THE PANHANDLE WITH QPF AMOUNTS GENERALLY
LESS THAN ONE QUARTER OF AN INCH FOR THE TOMORROW AND TOMORROW
NIGHT PERIODS. THICKNESS VALUES SUPPORT ALL RAIN IN SOUTHERN
ZONES WITH A RAIN AND SNOW MIX THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY FROM
JUNEAU SOUTH TO FREDERICK SOUND. SNOW WITH OCCASIONAL MIX WITH
RAIN NEAR HAINES AND SKAGWAY. ALL SNOW FOR AREAS NORTH OF HAINES.
AREAS NORTH OF HAINES HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR ADVISORY LEVEL SNOW
ACCUMULATIONS OR MORE IF ENOUGH QPF CAN BE FUNNELED INTO THE
REGION. AT THIS POINT AS THE FRONT SHEARS APART AS IT MOVES
INLAND THROUGH THE AREA AND WITH 850 AND 700MB FLOW FROM
SOUTHEAST VS SOUTH OR SOUTHWEST BELIEVE EASTERLY LOW LEVEL
COMPONENT WILL LIMIT QPF.

 SYSTEM SLOWLY WEAKENS IN THE GULF FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AS WEAK ON
SHORE FLOW CONTINUES ACROSS THE PANHANDLE THROUGH FRIDAY. A WEAK
LOW MOVES NORTH INTO THE EASTERN GULF SATURDAY AND SUNDAY WILL
PROVIDE LOW LEVEL OFF SHORE FLOW HOWEVER SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCES
IN MODEL SOLUTIONS EXIST ON TRACK AND INTENSITY OF SMALLER SCALE
FEATURES BY THIS POINT. FORECAST CONFIDENCE IS AVERAGE THROUGH
THE WEEKEND AND THEN DECREASES TO BELOW AVERAGE PAST THAT POINT.

.AJK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PUBLIC...WIND ADVISORY UNTIL 5 AM AKST THURSDAY FOR AKZ027.
         WIND ADVISORY FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 AM AKST THURSDAY FOR AKZ023-
     028.
MARINE...STORM WARNING FOR PKZ041-042.
         GALE WARNING FOR PKZ021-022-032>036-043-051-052.
         SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY FOR PKZ011>013-031.

&&

PRB/CCC