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Gale Warning 131, NWS Anchorage, AK

February 11, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this gale warning at Feb 11, 2021, 3:56 AM AKST. It was in force for 5 days. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 11, 2021, 3:56 AM AKST (12:56 UTC)
Expired
Feb 16, 2021, 3:36 PM AKST
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

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.

$$
11 follow-up statements
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.

$$
418 
FZAK62 PAFC 130022
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
322 PM 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.

PKZ499-131445-
322 PM AKST Fri Feb 12 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 969 mb low at 51N 178W loops to 55N 171W at 971 mb for Sun 
afternoon. Its front stretches over the Central Bering through Sun
afternoon. Several troughs move across the Western Bering by Sun 
afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-131445-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
322 PM AKST Fri Feb 12 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft. Snow and rain 
showers.
.SAT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt becoming 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
13 to 21 ft. Snow showers.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.

$$

PKZ412-131445-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
322 PM AKST Fri Feb 12 2021

...GALE WARNING SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.  and snow.
.SAT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 18 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.

$$

PKZ413-131445-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
322 PM AKST Fri Feb 12 2021

...GALE WARNING SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.SAT...E wind 20 to 30 kt becoming NE 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Rain and snow 
showers.
.SUN...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

$$

PKZ414-131445-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
322 PM AKST Fri Feb 12 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.SAT...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 20 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Snow and rain.
.SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.MON...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.

$$
071 
FZAK62 PAFC 131253
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
353 AM AKST Sat Feb 13 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.

PKZ499-140215-
353 AM AKST Sat Feb 13 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A complex 957 mb low at 50N 166W moves to 53N 172W at 965 mb Sat
night. The low then moves to 54N 169W at 974 mb Sun night.

$$

PKZ411-140215-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
353 AM AKST Sat Feb 13 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 20 to 35 kt becoming 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas
13 to 21 ft. Snow showers.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 21 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ412-140215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
353 AM AKST Sat Feb 13 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ413-140215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
353 AM AKST Sat Feb 13 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 20 to 30 kt becoming NE 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Rain and snow 
showers.
.SUN...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 21 ft. Snow showers.
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.MON...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ414-140215-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
353 AM AKST Sat Feb 13 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Snow and rain.
.SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Snow.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.MON...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.

$$
843 
FZAK62 PAFC 140046
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
346 PM AKST Sat Feb 13 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.

PKZ499-141430-
346 PM AKST Sat Feb 13 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 959 mb low at 52N 167W loops the Southern Bering to 53N 172W at
977 mb for Mon afternoon. Its front breaks over Bristol Bay and 
dissipates over the Central Bering by Mon afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-141430-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
346 PM AKST Sat Feb 13 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 18 to 22 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...N wind 30 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ412-141430-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
346 PM AKST Sat Feb 13 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 20 ft. Freezing spray. 
Snow.
.MON...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ413-141430-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
346 PM AKST Sat Feb 13 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 24 ft. Snow and rain.
.SUN...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft. Snow and rain.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt becoming 25 kt after midnight.
Seas 12 to 21 ft. Snow.
.MON...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ414-141430-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
346 PM AKST Sat Feb 13 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Snow and rain.
.SUN...E wind 25 to 40 kt becoming SE 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 18 ft. Snow and rain showers.
.SUN NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TUE...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.
.WED...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.THU...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$
448 
FZAK62 PAFC 141247
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
347 AM AKST Sun Feb 14 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.

PKZ499-150200-
347 AM AKST Sun Feb 14 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 964 mb low at 54N 171W moves to 53N 173W at 971 mb Sun night.
The low then moves to 54N 173W at 982 mb Mon night.

$$

PKZ411-150200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
347 AM AKST Sun Feb 14 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 22 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...N wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ412-150200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
347 AM AKST Sun Feb 14 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NE wind 35 to 45 kt diminishing to 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Snow and rain.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 20 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.MON...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ413-150200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
347 AM AKST Sun Feb 14 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft. Snow and rain.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain and snow.
.MON...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.THU...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ414-150200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
347 AM AKST Sun Feb 14 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Snow.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.MON...E wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Rain showers.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.TUE...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.

$$
526 
FZAK62 PAFC 150021
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
321 PM AKST Sun Feb 14 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.

PKZ499-151400-
321 PM AKST Sun Feb 14 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 969 mb low at 51N 174W moves to 53N 171W at 987 mb for Tue 
afternoon. A 1002 mb North Pacific low moves to 55N 161W at 993 mb 
for Tue afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-151400-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
321 PM AKST Sun Feb 14 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 20 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...N wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ412-151400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
321 PM AKST Sun Feb 14 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TUE...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ413-151400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
321 PM AKST Sun Feb 14 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 to 35 kt becoming 25 kt after midnight. Seas
11 to 19 ft.
.MON...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.WED...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ414-151400-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
321 PM AKST Sun Feb 14 2021

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Rain showers.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.

$$
475 
FZAK62 PAFC 151223
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
323 AM AKST Mon Feb 15 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.

PKZ499-160145-
323 AM AKST Mon Feb 15 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 974 mb low at 53N 173W moves to 54N 172W at 984 mb Mon night.
The low then moves to 53N 164W at 993 mb Tue night. 

$$

PKZ411-160145-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
323 AM AKST Mon Feb 15 2021

.TODAY...N wind 30 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.WED...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ412-160145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
323 AM AKST Mon Feb 15 2021

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.WED...N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ413-160145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
323 AM AKST Mon Feb 15 2021

.TODAY...NE wind 25 kt becoming 15 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
9 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.THU...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ414-160145-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
323 AM AKST Mon Feb 15 2021

.TODAY...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.TUE...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$
815 
FZAK62 PAFC 160050
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
350 PM AKST Mon Feb 15 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.

PKZ499-161515-
350 PM AKST Mon Feb 15 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 980 mb low near 54N 173W drifts to 53N 171W at 988 mb Tue 
afternoon, then moves to 53N 160W at 997 mb Wed afternoon. A 
second 996 mb North Pacific low near 54N 160W Tue morning moves to
58N 163W at 992 mb late Tue night, then becomes nearly
stationary.

$$

PKZ411-161515-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
350 PM AKST Mon Feb 15 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...NE wind up to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ412-161515-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
350 PM AKST Mon Feb 15 2021

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

.TONIGHT...NE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
and rain showers.
.TUE...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Heavy freezing 
spray.
.WED...N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...N wind up to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ413-161515-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
350 PM AKST Mon Feb 15 2021

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI...SE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ414-161515-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
350 PM AKST Mon Feb 15 2021

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.TUE...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED...N wind up to 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$
851 
FZAK62 PAFC 161243
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
343 AM AKST Tue Feb 16 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.

PKZ499-170215-
343 AM AKST Tue Feb 16 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 980 mb low at 54N 173W moves to 53N 166W at 992 mb Wed morning,
then moves to 53N 160W at 997 mb as it weakens Wed afternoon. A 
second 997 mb low near 54N 160W Tue morning moves to 58N 162W at 
992 mb by Wed morning, then moves inland over Southwest Alaska by
Thurs morning. Another North Pacific low extends a front into the
Western Aleutians by Thurs morning.

$$

PKZ411-170215-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
343 AM AKST Tue Feb 16 2021

.TODAY...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ412-170215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
343 AM AKST Tue Feb 16 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Rain showers.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft. Heavy freezing 
spray.
.WED...N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N wind up to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft.
.THU...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ413-170215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
343 AM AKST Tue Feb 16 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TONIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind up to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.SAT...E wind up to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ414-170215-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
343 AM AKST Tue Feb 16 2021

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

.TODAY...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.WED...N wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$
414 
FZAK62 PAFC 170036
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
336 PM AKST Tue Feb 16 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.

PKZ499-171415-
336 PM AKST Tue Feb 16 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 988 mb low near 53N 171W moves to 58N 161W at 997 mb Wed
evening and then moves inland while dissipating. A front
associated with a North Pacific low moves into the Western 
Aleutians Wed evening and continues moving across the Bering 
through Thu afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-171415-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
336 PM AKST Tue Feb 16 2021

.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 9 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.THU...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ412-171415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
336 PM AKST Tue Feb 16 2021

.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ413-171415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
336 PM AKST Tue Feb 16 2021

.TONIGHT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI...W wind up to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind up to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-171415-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
336 PM AKST Tue Feb 16 2021

.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...N wind 15 kt becoming up to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas
4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 3 to 6 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN...NW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 10, 3:55 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC12 hr
Feb 10, 4:01 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
Feb 10, 4:01 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC12 hr
Feb 10, 4:08 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC36 hr
Feb 10, 4:08 PM AKSTStorm WarningAFC36 hr
Feb 10, 7:29 PM AKSTBlizzard WarningAFC32 hr
Feb 11, 3:45 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC24 hr
Feb 11, 3:45 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC11 hr
Feb 11, 3:55 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC12 hr
Feb 11, 3:55 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Feb 11, 7:19 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC8 hr

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