Gale Warning 23, NWS Anchorage, AK

081 
FZAK62 PAFC 230046
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
346 PM AKST Fri Jan 22 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.

PKZ499-231430-
346 PM AKST Fri Jan 22 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 986 mb low at 51N 172W moves to 60N 163W at 999 mb then inland 
for Sat afternoon. Its front decays over Western Alaska by Sun 
morning. A 980 mb low at 50N 172E Sat afternoon moves to 54N 179E 
at 983 mb for Sun afternoon. Its front moves over the Aleutians 
and stretches across the Bering through Sun morning.

$$

PKZ411-231430-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
346 PM AKST Fri Jan 22 2021

...GALE WARNING SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...Variable wind to 20 kt in the evening becoming S wind 10 
to 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow.
.SUN...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.MON...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.WED...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 29 ft.

$$

PKZ412-231430-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
346 PM AKST Fri Jan 22 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 to 20 kt except N wind 20 to 35 kt east of 
176W. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SAT...N wind 10 to 25 kt becoming E up to 20 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind up to 20 kt increasing to 15 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.MON...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 26 ft.

$$

PKZ413-231430-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
346 PM AKST Fri Jan 22 2021

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

.TONIGHT...Variable wind to 20 kt becoming W wind 15 to 30 kt. East
of 176W...N to W wind 20 to 35 kt Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SAT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Snow.
.SUN...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.MON...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED...SW wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 27 ft.

$$

PKZ414-231430-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
346 PM AKST Fri Jan 22 2021

.TONIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt becoming W 15 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.SAT...W wind 25 kt becoming 15 to 30 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 6 to 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt becoming S up to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 3 to 7 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.MON...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

631 
FZAK62 PAFC 231307
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
407 AM AKST Sat Jan 23 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.

PKZ499-240215-
407 AM AKST Sat Jan 23 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 995 mb low at 58N 164W moves inland at 1001 mb by Sat 
afternoon. A 980 mb low at 47N 170E moves to 52N 173E at 977 mb 
Sun morning then to 56N 176E at 986 mb Mon morning. Its front 
moves over the Aleutians and stretches across the Bering through 
Mon morning. A 995 mb low develops along the front near 54N 160W 
for Mon morning.

$$

PKZ411-240215-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
407 AM AKST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 10 to 20 kt becoming SE 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SUN...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Snow.
.SUN NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.MON...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.TUE...E wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 33 ft.

$$

PKZ412-240215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
407 AM AKST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 10 to 25 kt becoming E up to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind up to 20 kt increasing to 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.MON...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.WED...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 30 ft.

$$

PKZ413-240215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
407 AM AKST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Snow.
.SUN...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.WED...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 31 ft.

$$

PKZ414-240215-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
407 AM AKST Sat Jan 23 2021

.TODAY...W wind 25 kt becoming 15 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
6 to 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt becoming S after midnight. Seas 4 to
9 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 3 to 8 ft. Snow and rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.MON...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

612 
FZAK62 PAFC 240042
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
342 PM AKST Sat Jan 23 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.

PKZ499-241400-
342 PM AKST Sat Jan 23 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 975 mb low at 51N 172E moves to 57N 174E at 1000 mb by Mon
afternoon. Its front crosses the Aleutians and moves to the
Northern Bering through Mon afternoon. A 975 mb North Pacific low  
approaches the Western Aleutians Mon afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-241400-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
342 PM AKST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Snow.
.SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Snow and widespread
rain showers.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft. Snow showers.
.MON...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 45 to 60 kt. Seas 15 to 30 ft.
.WED...SW wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 22 to 34 ft.
.THU...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ412-241400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
342 PM AKST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Snow.
.SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.MON...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.WED...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 32 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 17 to 28 ft.

$$

PKZ413-241400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
342 PM AKST Sat Jan 23 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Snow.
.SUN...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SW 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Snow showers and rain showers.
.MON...SW wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 20 to 35 ft.

$$

PKZ414-241400-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
342 PM AKST Sat Jan 23 2021

.TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt becoming SE 15 to 30 kt after midnight. 
Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft. Rain with snow. 
.MON...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.THU...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.

$$

853 
FZAK62 PAFC 241304
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
404 AM AKST Sun Jan 24 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.

PKZ499-250200-
404 AM AKST Sun Jan 24 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 992 mb low at 55N 160W moves into the Western Gulf by Mon 
afternoon. A 977 mb low at 52N 172E moves to 58N 177E at 1001 mb 
Mon evening and weakens by Tue morning. A strong 940 mb North 
Pacific low extends a front into the Western Aleutians by Tue 
morning.



$$

PKZ411-250200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
404 AM AKST Sun Jan 24 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. 
Snow and rain showers.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 17 to 32 ft.
.WED...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 22 to 37 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.

$$

PKZ412-250200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
404 AM AKST Sun Jan 24 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY AND MONDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.MON...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.WED...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 31 ft.
.THU...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 28 ft.

$$

PKZ413-250200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
404 AM AKST Sun Jan 24 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND MONDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SW 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Snow and rain showers.
.MON...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 15 to 30 ft.
.WED...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 17 to 32 ft.
.THU...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 18 to 25 ft.

$$

PKZ414-250200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
404 AM AKST Sun Jan 24 2021

...GALE WARNING MONDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Rain with snow.
.MON...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

087 
FZAK62 PAFC 250059
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
359 PM AKST Sun Jan 24 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.

PKZ499-251415-
359 PM AKST Sun Jan 24 2021

.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 1003 mb low at 54N 168W moves into the Gulf by Mon afternoon. A
977 mb low at 55N 175E moves to 58N 175E at 1001 mb Mon evening 
and weakens by Tue morning. A strong 940 mb North Pacific low 
moves to 52N 173E at 942 mb by Tue afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-251415-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
359 PM AKST Sun Jan 24 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Snow showers.
.MON...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SE 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Snow.
.TUE...E wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 25 to 40 ft.
.WED...SW wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 19 to 34 ft.
.THU...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.

$$

PKZ412-251415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
359 PM AKST Sun Jan 24 2021

.TONIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.MON...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 27 ft.
.WED...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 31 ft.
.THU...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 28 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ413-251415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
359 PM AKST Sun Jan 24 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SW 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Snow and rain showers.
.MON...SW wind 35 kt diminishing to 20 to 30 kt in the afternoon.
Seas 13 to 20 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 20 kt becoming SE 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 16 to 31 ft.
.WED...SW wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 31 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.

$$

PKZ414-251415-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
359 PM AKST Sun Jan 24 2021

.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Rain and snow.
.MON...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 15 to 25 kt diminishing to up to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$