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Gale Warning 130, NWS Anchorage, AK

February 9, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this gale warning at Feb 9, 2021, 4:02 AM AKST. It was in force for 72 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 9, 2021, 4:02 AM AKST (13:02 UTC)
Expired
Feb 12, 2021, 3:55 AM AKST
In force
72 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

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096 
FZAK62 PAFC 091302
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
402 AM AKST Tue Feb 9 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-100230-
402 AM AKST Tue Feb 9 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

Two fronts off a North Pacific low move across the Bering. The 
first front moves Tuesday night through Wednesday morning. The 
second front enters the Southern Bering Wednesday afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-100230-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
402 AM AKST Tue Feb 9 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt increasing to 40 kt after midnight.
Seas 11 to 18 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 18 to 24 ft. Snow and rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 22 to 27 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 27 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ412-100230-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
402 AM AKST Tue Feb 9 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 to 35 kt becoming NE 40 kt after midnight.
Seas 9 to 16 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 22 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ413-100230-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
402 AM AKST Tue Feb 9 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt becoming 25 to 40 kt after midnight. Seas
9 to 14 ft. Rain and snow showers.
.WED...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain and snow showers.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ414-100230-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
402 AM AKST Tue Feb 9 2021

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Heavy freezing spray. Snow.
.WED...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
Snow.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$
6 follow-up statements
252 
FZAK62 PAFC 100051
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
351 PM AKST Tue Feb 9 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-101515-
351 PM AKST Tue Feb 9 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A front across the Western Bering dissipates over Kamchatka Wed 
afternoon. A 961 mb North Pacific low moves to 47N 177E at 945 mb 
for Wed morning then shifts to 47N 177W at 957 mb by Thu 
afternoon. Its front pushes into the Southern Bering by Thu 
afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-101515-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
351 PM AKST Tue Feb 9 2021

...STORM WARNING WEDNESDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt increasing to 40 kt after midnight.
Seas 11 to 20 ft. Rain showers.
.WED...NE wind 50 kt. Seas 18 to 26 ft. Rain and snow showers.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 23 to 27 ft. Freezing spray. Snow
showers.
.THU...NE wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 23 to 27 ft.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 27 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 26 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.

$$

PKZ412-101515-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
351 PM AKST Tue Feb 9 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 to 35 kt becoming NE 40 kt after midnight.
Seas 9 to 17 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Freezing spray. Snow
showers.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 22 ft. Freezing
spray. Snow showers.
.THU...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.

$$

PKZ413-101515-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
351 PM AKST Tue Feb 9 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.WED...E wind 25 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 20 ft. Rain showers.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 23 ft. Rain showers and
snow showers.
.THU...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SUN...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ414-101515-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
351 PM AKST Tue Feb 9 2021

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 9 ft. Heavy freezing spray N of 58N. 
Snow with rain.
.WED...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Heavy freezing spray N of
58N. Snow with rain.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft. Freezing Spray. 
Snow.
.THU...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$
224 
FZAK62 PAFC 101314
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
414 AM AKST Wed Feb 10 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-110215-
414 AM AKST Wed Feb 10 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A front moves across the Bering Wednesday night. A 973 mb low at
52N 160W on Thursday moves to 56N 173W at 975 mb on Friday. 

$$

PKZ411-110215-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
414 AM AKST Wed Feb 10 2021

...STORM WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 18 to 26 ft. Snow and rain 
showers.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 24 to 28 ft. Freezing spray.
Widespread snow showers.
.THU...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 25 to 28 ft. Freezing spray. Snow 
showers.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 21 to 28 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 31 ft.

$$

PKZ412-110215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
414 AM AKST Wed Feb 10 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Freezing spray.
Widespread snow showers.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow showers.
.THU...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.FRI...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 30 ft.

$$

PKZ413-110215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
414 AM AKST Wed Feb 10 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft. Widespread rain
and snow showers.
.THU...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Rain and snow
showers.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 28 ft.

$$

PKZ414-110215-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
414 AM AKST Wed Feb 10 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Heavy freezing
spray N of 58N. Snow.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.THU...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT...E wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$
752 
FZAK62 PAFC 110055
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
355 PM AKST Wed Feb 10 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-111515-
355 PM AKST Wed Feb 10 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A strong front moves across the Bering through Fri afternoon. The
associated 948 mb North Pacific low at 46N 178E moves to 47N 176W
at 960 mb by Thu afternoon and then moves to 52N 176W at 970 mb by
Fri afternoon. A 972 mb low forms near 55N 163W Thu afternoon and
then moves into the northern Bering by Fri afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-111515-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
355 PM AKST Wed Feb 10 2021

...STORM WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 50 kt. Seas 23 to 27 ft. Freezing spray. Snow 
showers.
.THU...NE wind 50 kt. Seas 23 to 28 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 24 to 28 ft. Freezing spray. 
Snow.
.FRI...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 19 to 27 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 22 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SUN...N wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 19 to 31 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ412-111515-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
355 PM AKST Wed Feb 10 2021

...STORM WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 40 TO 50 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Freezing spray. 
Snow.
.THU...NE wind 30 to 50 kt. Seas 18 to 24 ft. Freezing spray. Snow 
showers.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft. Freezing
spray. Snow.
.FRI...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 30 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ413-111515-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
355 PM AKST Wed Feb 10 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft. Rain and snow.
.THU...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 25 ft. Rain and snow showers.
.THU NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt by afternoon becoming SE 20 kt E of
174W. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Snow.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 28 ft.
.MON...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ414-111515-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
355 PM AKST Wed Feb 10 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Heavy freezing
spray. Snow showers.
.THU...E wind 25 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft. Heavy freezing spray. 
Snow.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 to 45 kt becoming S through the night. Seas 
10 to 18 ft. Snow showers.
.FRI...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SAT...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$
762 
FZAK62 PAFC 111256
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
356 AM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-120215-
356 AM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A strong front pushes across the Bering through Friday night. A
955 mb low moves to 50N 169W on Saturday. 

$$

PKZ411-120215-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
356 AM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 45 kt. Seas 26 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 24 to 28 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow.
.FRI...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 27 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 22 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.

$$

PKZ412-120215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
356 AM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 24 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow showers.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow.
.FRI...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 30 ft.
.MON...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ413-120215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
356 AM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 25 ft. Rain and snow 
showers.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. E of 174W, E wind 20 kt. Seas 13 to 
21 ft. Snow.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain and snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 28 ft.
.MON...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-120215-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
356 AM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft. Heavy freezing spray
near ice edge. Snow showers.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.SAT...E wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$
910 
FZAK62 PAFC 120040
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
340 PM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-121445-
340 PM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A strong front moves northwestward across the Bering this
afternoon and evening. A 962 mb low at 47N 176W will will remain
nearly stationary and dissipate Saturday morning. A second 956 mb
low will move to 52N 170W Saturday afternoon. 

$$

PKZ411-121445-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
340 PM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 23 to 26 ft. 
Freezing spray. Snow.
.FRI...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 26 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. 
Snow and rain showers.
.SAT...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ412-121445-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
340 PM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.FRI...NE wind 20 to 35 kt, E of 174W, SE 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 20
ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.SAT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ413-121445-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
340 PM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt, E of 174W, SE 10 to 25 kt. Seas 14 
to 22 ft. Rain with snow.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-121445-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
340 PM AKST Thu Feb 11 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft. Snow.
.FRI...SE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$
368 
FZAK62 PAFC 121255
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
355 AM AKST Fri Feb 12 2021

Offshore Waters Forecast for the Bering Sea

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.

PKZ499-130215-
355 AM AKST Fri Feb 12 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 967 mb low at 50N 175W moves to 50N 179W at 971 mb Fri night and
then dissipates. A North Pacific low moves to 50N 166W at 957 mb
Fri night. The low then moves to 53N 173W at 961 mb Sat night.

$$

PKZ411-130215-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
355 AM AKST Fri Feb 12 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 25 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft. Snow and rain
showers.
.SAT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt becoming 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
13 to 21 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 ft.

$$

PKZ412-130215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
355 AM AKST Fri Feb 12 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY AND SATURDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 20 to 35 kt becoming E 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
11 to 19 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft. Rain and snow 
showers.
.SAT...E wind 20 to 30 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.

$$

PKZ413-130215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
355 AM AKST Fri Feb 12 2021

...GALE WARNING SATURDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt increasing to 30 to 45 kt in the 
afternoon. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.

$$

PKZ414-130215-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
355 AM AKST Fri Feb 12 2021

...STORM WARNING SATURDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...E wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Anchorage, AK issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 8, 3:43 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC6 days
Feb 8, 3:43 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC60 hr
Feb 8, 3:43 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Feb 8, 3:43 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC12 hr
Feb 8, 3:43 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC72 hr
Feb 8, 3:43 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC12 hr
Feb 8, 3:51 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC36 hr
Feb 9, 12:38 AM AKSTWind Chill AdvisoryAFC26 hr
Feb 9, 3:54 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC5 days
Feb 9, 3:54 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC48 hr
Feb 9, 3:54 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC24 hr
Feb 9, 3:55 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC72 hr
Feb 9, 4:02 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days

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