Storm Warning 152, NWS Anchorage, AK

837 
FZAK61 PAFC 120056
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
356 PM AKST Tue Dec 11 2018

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.

PKZ399-121330-
356 PM AKST Tue Dec 11 2018
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...A 972 mb low over
Prince William Sound will remain nearly stationary through Thu 
morning. A 971 nm North Pacific low will move to 54N 178W Wed morning
then it will move to the eastern Gulf Wed afternoon. The associated 
front will persist over the Gulf through Thu.

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PKZ351-121330-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
356 PM AKST Tue Dec 11 2018

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 30 to 40 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.WED...NW wind 10 to 25 kt increasing to 20 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 10 to 16 ft. Widespread rain showers and snow.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.THU...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

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PKZ352-121330-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
356 PM AKST Tue Dec 11 2018

...STORM WARNING WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt becoming N 10 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.WED...N wind 20 to 35 kt becoming NW 40 to 55 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Widespread rain showers and snow.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 40 to 55 kt becoming W 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Snow.
.THU...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

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530 
FZAK61 PAFC 121250
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
350 AM AKST Wed Dec 12 2018

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.

PKZ399-130200-
350 AM AKST Wed Dec 12 2018
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A 979 mb low near 61N 147W will remain nearly stationary and dissipate
Thu morning. A 976 mb low near 53N 148W moves to 57N 136W at 979 
mb Thu morning. A 991 mb low at 57N 157W Wed afternoon moves to 
58N 137W at 999 mb Fri morning. Its front extends back to a 984 mb
low at 58N 150W through Fri morning.

$$

PKZ351-130200-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
350 AM AKST Wed Dec 12 2018

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND THURSDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind up to 20 kt increasing to 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Snow and rain.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt becoming W after midnight. Seas 12
to 20 ft.
.THU...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ352-130200-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
350 AM AKST Wed Dec 12 2018

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 20 to 35 kt becoming NW 30 to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.THU...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.

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