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Gale Warning 136, NWS Anchorage, AK

February 17, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this gale warning at Feb 17, 2021, 3:26 PM AKST. It was in force for 9 days. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Feb 17, 2021, 3:26 PM AKST (00:26 UTC)
Expired
Feb 26, 2021, 3:45 AM AKST
In force
9 days
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

219 
FZAK61 PAFC 180026
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
326 PM AKST Wed Feb 17 2021

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.

PKZ399-181400-
326 PM AKST Wed Feb 17 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A 972 mb North Pacific low moves to 55N 139W at 961 mb Thu
morning then continues to 58N 136W at 972 mb for Fri afternoon.
Its front moves over the Gulf through Fri afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-181400-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
326 PM AKST Wed Feb 17 2021

...GALE WARNING THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Rain.
.THU...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 18 ft. Rain and snow.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 10 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft.

$$

PKZ352-181400-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
326 PM AKST Wed Feb 17 2021

...GALE WARNING THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Rain.
.THU...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 18 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SUN...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 21 to 31 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.

$$
17 follow-up statements
518 
FZAK61 PAFC 181254
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
354 AM AKST Thu Feb 18 2021

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.

PKZ399-190130-
354 AM AKST Thu Feb 18 2021

.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A 965 mb North Pacific low near 55N 138W Thu morning moves to 58N 
137W at 975 mb Fri morning and moves inland over the Alaska Panhandle
by Fri afternoon. Another North Pacific low moves into the western 
Gulf near 56N 155W at 980 mb by Sat morning.

$$

PKZ351-190130-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
354 AM AKST Thu Feb 18 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft building to 10 to
18 ft in the afternoon. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt becoming W 25 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.FRI...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT...E wind up to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.

$$

PKZ352-190130-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
354 AM AKST Thu Feb 18 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND FRIDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Rain and snow 
showers.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 26 ft.

$$
933 
FZAK61 PAFC 190031
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
331 PM AKST Thu Feb 18 2021

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.

PKZ399-191500-
331 PM AKST Thu Feb 18 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A 963 mb low at 56N 139W moves to 59N 136W at 987 mb and inland 
for Fri afternoon. A front enters the Southwest Gulf Fri night and
stretches across the Central Gulf through Sat afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-191500-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
331 PM AKST Thu Feb 18 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.FRI...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SW up to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ352-191500-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
331 PM AKST Thu Feb 18 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SE 10 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 29 ft.
.SUN...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 32 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.

$$
878 
FZAK61 PAFC 191304
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
404 AM AKST Fri Feb 19 2021

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.

PKZ399-200145-
404 AM AKST Fri Feb 19 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...A 963 mb low at 56N
139W moves to 59N 136W at 987 mb and inland for Fri afternoon. A 
front enters the Southwest Gulf Fri night and stretches across the 
Central Gulf through Sat afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-200145-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
404 AM AKST Fri Feb 19 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt becoming S up to 20 kt after
midnight.
Seas 10 to 17 ft subsiding to 6 to 11 ft after midnight.
.SAT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ352-200145-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
404 AM AKST Fri Feb 19 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SE 10 to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.SUN...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 33 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$
117 
FZAK61 PAFC 192355
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
255 PM AKST Fri Feb 19 2021

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.

PKZ399-201345-
255 PM AKST Fri Feb 19 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...
A 983 mb low at 54N 165W moves along the front to 58N 144W at 979 mb
and dissipates Sat afternoon. A 971 mb low at 55N 158W Sat afternoon
moves along the front to 60N 144W at 973 mb by Sun afternoon. Its 
front stretches across the Gulf through Sun afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-201345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
255 PM AKST Fri Feb 19 2021

...GALE WARNING SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt becoming S up to 20 kt after midnight.
Seas 10 to 17 ft subsiding to 6 to 11 ft after midnight.
.SAT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt becoming SW 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 10 to 19 ft. Rain showers.
.SUN...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 17 to 24 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 35 kt. Seas 18 to 22 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ352-201345-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
255 PM AKST Fri Feb 19 2021

...GALE WARNING SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 17 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft building to 
22 to 32 ft after midnight. Rain.
.SUN...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 34 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 35 kt. Seas 19 to 25 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 26 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$
985 
FZAK61 PAFC 201253
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
353 AM AKST Sat Feb 20 2021

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.

PKZ399-210130-
353 AM AKST Sat Feb 20 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...A 978 mb low at 56N 156W
moves to 59N 142W at 972 mb Sun morning and moves inland by Sun 
afternoon. Another low forms near 60N 147W at 985 mb Sun afternoon 
and slowly moves to 60N 145W at 991 mb by Mon morning.

$$

PKZ351-210130-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
353 AM AKST Sat Feb 20 2021

...GALE WARNING SUNDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Snow with rain.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Rain.
.SUN...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 15 to 18 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ352-210130-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
353 AM AKST Sat Feb 20 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Rain.
.SUN...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 22 ft. Rain showers.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 20 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$
086 
FZAK61 PAFC 202344
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
244 PM AKST Sat Feb 20 2021

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.

PKZ399-211400-
244 PM AKST Sat Feb 20 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A 973 mb low at 58N 149W moves to 60N 141W at 975 mb Sun morning 
and moves inland by Sun afternoon. Its front stretches across the 
Northern Gulf through Mon morning. A 984 mb low forms on the front
at 60N 146W Sun afternoon and moves to 60N 143W at 1001 mb by Mon
afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-211400-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
244 PM AKST Sat Feb 20 2021

...GALE WARNING SUNDAY...

.TONIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Rain showers.
.SUN...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 18 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ352-211400-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
244 PM AKST Sat Feb 20 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 23 ft.
.SUN...W wind 30 kt. Seas 16 to 21 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.MON...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.THU...W wind 30 kt. Seas 16 ft.

$$
194 
FZAK61 PAFC 211256
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
356 AM AKST Sun Feb 21 2021

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.

PKZ399-220130-
356 AM AKST Sun Feb 21 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...A 970 mb low at 59N 141W 
and moves inland by this afternoon. Its front stretches across the 
Northern Gulf through Mon morning. A new low forms this afternoon 
60N 148W at 984 mb. Mon morning this low will be at 60N 146W at 990 
mb.

$$

PKZ351-220130-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
356 AM AKST Sun Feb 21 2021

...GALE WARNING MONDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 17 ft. Snow and rain 
showers.
.MON...W wind 20 to 30 kt increasing to 35 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ352-220130-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
356 AM AKST Sun Feb 21 2021

...GALE WARNING MONDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft. Snow showers and
rain showers.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain showers.
.MON...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 21 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.

$$
215 
FZAK61 PAFC 212359
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
259 PM AKST Sun Feb 21 2021

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.

PKZ399-221445-
259 PM AKST Sun Feb 21 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A 986 mb low at 60N 147W moves to 59N 136W then inland for Mon 
afternoon. Its front decays along the North Gulf Coast through Tue
afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-221445-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
259 PM AKST Sun Feb 21 2021

...GALE WARNING MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.MON...W wind 20 to 30 kt increasing to 35 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt diminishing to 15 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ352-221445-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
259 PM AKST Sun Feb 21 2021

...GALE WARNING MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 15 to 18 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt becoming 25 kt after midnight.
Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.

$$
456 
FZAK61 PAFC 221253
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
353 AM AKST Mon Feb 22 2021

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.

PKZ399-230130-
353 AM AKST Mon Feb 22 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...There is a 993 mb
low at 60N 143W this morning. The low will move inland this 
afternoon. Its front decays along the North Gulf Coast through Tue 
afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-230130-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
353 AM AKST Mon Feb 22 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...W wind 20 to 30 kt increasing to 35 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt diminishing to 15 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...NW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ352-230130-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
353 AM AKST Mon Feb 22 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt diminishing to 15 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.WED...W wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.THU...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.

$$
458 
FZAK61 PAFC 230009
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
309 PM AKST Mon Feb 22 2021

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.

PKZ399-231500-
309 PM AKST Mon Feb 22 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A trough over the North Gulf Coast remains stationary before
dissipating Tue afternoon. A front enters the western Gulf Tue
morning and moves to the northern Gulf by Tue evening. A 996 mb
low at 55N 149W Wed morning moves near 57N 143W at 978 mb by Wed 
afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-231500-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
309 PM AKST Mon Feb 22 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ352-231500-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
309 PM AKST Mon Feb 22 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt diminishing to 15 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 25 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Rain.
.WED...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$
057 
FZAK61 PAFC 231229
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
329 AM AKST Tue Feb 23 2021

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.

PKZ399-240200-
329 AM AKST Tue Feb 23 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...
A trough over the North Gulf Coast remains stationary before
dissipating Tue afternoon. A front enters the western Gulf Tue
morning and moves to the northern Gulf by Tue evening. A 996 mb
low at 54N 150W Wed morning moves to 57N 143W at 979 mb by Wed 
afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-240200-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
329 AM AKST Tue Feb 23 2021

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 20 to 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.WED...N to E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ352-240200-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
329 AM AKST Tue Feb 23 2021

...STORM WARNING WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 25 kt becoming E 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Rain.
.WED...E wind 30 to 45 kt becoming W 40 to 55 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 45 to 60 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$
175 
FZAK61 PAFC 240011
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
311 PM AKST Tue Feb 23 2021

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.

PKZ399-241500-
311 PM AKST Tue Feb 23 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A 1004 mb low at 50N 155W moves to 57N 144W at 980 mb Wed
afternoon. The low then exits the Gulf to the east by Thu
afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-241500-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
311 PM AKST Tue Feb 23 2021

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY...

.TONIGHT...S wind 15 kt becoming SE 20 to 30 kt after midnight.
Seas 8 ft.
.WED...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.THU...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ352-241500-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
311 PM AKST Tue Feb 23 2021

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

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 25 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Rain.
.WED...SE wind 25 to 40 kt becoming W 35 to 50 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 40 to 55 kt diminishing to 30 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...W wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SUN...W wind 35 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.

$$
472 
FZAK61 PAFC 241245
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
345 AM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

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.

PKZ399-250230-
345 AM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...
A 995 mb low at 54N 151W moves to 57N 143W at 980 mb Wed 
afternoon. The low then exits the Gulf to the east by Thu 
afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-250230-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
345 AM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TODAY...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.THU...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.

$$

PKZ352-250230-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
345 AM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

...STORM WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 30 to 45 kt becoming W 35 to 50 kt in 
the afternoon. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 40 to 55 kt diminishing to 25 to 40 kt 
after midnight. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.SUN...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.

$$
340 
FZAK61 PAFC 242339
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
239 PM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

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.

PKZ399-251445-
239 PM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A 978 mb low at 57N 144W exits the Gulf to the east Thursday
morning. Broad westerly flow remains over the Gulf through Friday
morning. A front arrives over the western Gulf Friday afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-251445-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
239 PM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.THU...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 20 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SAT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.SUN...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.MON...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ352-251445-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
239 PM AKST Wed Feb 24 2021

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 40 to 55 kt diminishing to 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.SAT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.

$$
416 
FZAK61 PAFC 251227
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
327 AM AKST Thu Feb 25 2021

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.

PKZ399-260230-
327 AM AKST Thu Feb 25 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...
A 996 mb low at 59N 140W exits the Gulf to the east Thursday 
afternoon. Broad westerly flow remains over the Gulf through 
Friday morning. A front arrives over the western Gulf Friday 
afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-260230-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
327 AM AKST Thu Feb 25 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...W wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 to 35 kt diminishing to 15 to 25 kt 
after midnight. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.SAT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ352-260230-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
327 AM AKST Thu Feb 25 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.SAT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SUN...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 23 ft.
.MON...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.

$$
191 
FZAK61 PAFC 260014
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
314 PM AKST Thu Feb 25 2021

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.

PKZ399-261400-
314 PM AKST Thu Feb 25 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A front entering the Western Gulf Fri morning stretches across the
Gulf by Sat afternoon. A 998 mb low forms at 57N 157W Sat morning
and moves to 59N 149W at 986 mb by Sat afternoon.

$$

PKZ351-261400-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
314 PM AKST Thu Feb 25 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 25 to 35 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ352-261400-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
314 PM AKST Thu Feb 25 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 40 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.SUN...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 23 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.

$$
987 
FZAK61 PAFC 261245
OFFAER

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
345 AM AKST Fri Feb 26 2021

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.

PKZ399-270215-
345 AM AKST Fri Feb 26 2021

.SYNOPSIS FOR THE WESTERN GULF OF ALASKA...

A front entering the western Gulf moves across the Gulf of Alaska
through Sat afternoon. A 995 mb low forms near 59N 153W Sat 
morning and moves to 60N 145W at 980 mb by Sun morning.

$$

PKZ351-270215-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W-
345 AM AKST Fri Feb 26 2021

.TODAY...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ352-270215-
Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of
144W-
345 AM AKST Fri Feb 26 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft. Rain.
.SAT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 17, 3:19 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC61 hr
Feb 17, 3:19 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC12 hr
Feb 17, 3:25 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC60 hr
Feb 17, 3:25 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC48 hr
Feb 17, 3:40 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Feb 17, 3:40 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC5 days
Feb 17, 3:40 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC5 days
Feb 18, 3:37 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Feb 18, 3:49 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Feb 18, 3:49 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Feb 18, 3:49 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC48 hr
Feb 18, 4:02 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC59 hr
Feb 18, 4:02 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
Feb 18, 4:02 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC36 hr
Feb 18, 4:02 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC24 hr

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Sources

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