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Gale Warning 253, NWS Anchorage, AK

March 25, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this gale warning at Mar 25, 2021, 3:47 PM AKDT. 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
Mar 25, 2021, 3:47 PM AKDT (23:47 UTC)
Expired
Mar 31, 2021, 3:44 AM AKDT
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

679 
FZAK62 PAFC 252347
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
347 PM AKDT Thu Mar 25 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.

PKZ499-261400-
347 PM AKDT Thu Mar 25 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 1005 mb North Kamchatka low moves to 61N 170W at 1008 mb Fri 
night then inland Sat morning. Its front moves into Western Alaska
Fri afternoon. A 967 mb North Pacific low Sat morning moves to 
52N 167E by Sat afternoon. Its front moves over the Western 
Aleutians for Sat afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-261400-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
347 PM AKDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt becoming SE 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Snow and rain.
.SAT...SE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ412-261400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
347 PM AKDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.FRI...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt becoming N 10 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 27 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ413-261400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
347 PM AKDT Thu Mar 25 2021

.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.FRI...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 10 to 25 kt becoming S after midnight. Seas
7 to 11 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 27 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ414-261400-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
347 PM AKDT Thu Mar 25 2021

...GALE WARNING FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$
11 follow-up statements
147 
FZAK62 PAFC 261156
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
356 AM AKDT Fri Mar 26 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.

PKZ499-270100-
356 AM AKDT Fri Mar 26 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 1001mb low at 61N 178W will move inland tonight. A second 972 mb 
low at 52N 167E Saturday afternoon will move to 60N 176E at 978 mb 
Sunday morning. 

$$

PKZ411-270100-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
356 AM AKDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.TONIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt becoming SE 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Snow and rain.
.SAT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft building to 12 to 19 ft 
in the afternoon. Rain and snow.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 27 ft.
.SUN...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 27 ft.
.MON...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ412-270100-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
356 AM AKDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt diminishing to 10 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow and rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 28 ft.
.MON...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ413-270100-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
356 AM AKDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WARNING SATURDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 to 25 kt becoming S after midnight. Seas 8
to 11 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt becoming S 30 to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 17 to 29 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-270100-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
356 AM AKDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING SATURDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow showers.
.SAT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SW 10 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$
997 
FZAK62 PAFC 262357
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
357 PM AKDT Fri Mar 26 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.

PKZ499-271430-
357 PM AKDT Fri Mar 26 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 969 mb North Pacific low Sat morning moves to 59N 179W at 982 
mb for Sun afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-271430-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
357 PM AKDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...STORM WARNING SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 10 to 25 kt becoming SE 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Snow and rain.
.SAT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft building to 12 to 19
ft in the afternoon. Rain and snow.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt increasing to 35 to 50 kt after
midnight. Seas 14 to 27 ft. Rain showers and snow.
.SUN...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 27 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft.
.MON...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.WED...SW wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.

$$

PKZ412-271430-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
357 PM AKDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt diminishing to 10 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow and rain.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 28 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 27 ft.
.MON...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ413-271430-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
357 PM AKDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...STORM WARNING SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 to 25 kt becoming S after midnight. Seas 8
to 11 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt becoming S 30 to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SW wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 20 to 29 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 27 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-271430-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
357 PM AKDT Fri Mar 26 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING SATURDAY...

.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow showers.
.SAT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SW 10 to 25 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...SW wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 24 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.

$$
954 
FZAK62 PAFC 271143
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
343 AM AKDT Sat Mar 27 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.

PKZ499-280045-
343 AM AKDT Sat Mar 27 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 971 mb low at 52N 166E this morning will move to 58N 178E at 979
mb Sunday morning. The low then moves to 62N 168W at 992 mb Monday
morning.  

$$

PKZ411-280045-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
343 AM AKDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft building to 14 to
20 ft in the afternoon. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 16 to 27 ft. Rain and snow
showers.
.SUN...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 27 ft. Snow showers and
rain showers.
.SUN NIGHT...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.MON...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ412-280045-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
343 AM AKDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 20 to 35 kt increasing to 30 to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Snow and rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 27 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 27 ft.
.MON...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ413-280045-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
343 AM AKDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft building to 10 to 18 ft
in the afternoon. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...S wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SW wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 20 to 29 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 27 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-280045-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
343 AM AKDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SUNDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NW wind 15 to 30 kt becoming S in the afternoon. Seas 8
to 13 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Heavy freezing
spray. Snow.
.SUN...SW wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 25 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$
412 
FZAK62 PAFC 272242
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
242 PM AKDT Sat Mar 27 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.

PKZ499-281345-
242 PM AKDT Sat Mar 27 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 972 mb low at 54N 168E moves to 64N 167W at 983 mb for Mon 
afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-281345-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
242 PM AKDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 16 to 27 ft. Rain and snow
showers.
.SUN...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 27 ft. Snow showers and
rain showers.
.SUN NIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow showers.
.MON...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ412-281345-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
242 PM AKDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Rain and snow.
.SUN...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 27 ft. Rain showers and snow
showers.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt becoming W 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 16 to 27 ft. Rain showers and snow showers.
.MON...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ413-281345-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
242 PM AKDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...STORM WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TONIGHT...S wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SW wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 20 to 29 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 27 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 13 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ414-281345-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
242 PM AKDT Sat Mar 27 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Heavy freezing
spray. Snow.
.SUN...SW wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SW wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 25 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$
777 
FZAK62 PAFC 281140
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
340 AM AKDT Sun Mar 28 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.

PKZ499-290100-
340 AM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 979 mb low at 58N 178E this morning will move to 63N 169W Monday
morning. The low then moves inland Monday night. A front moves
into the western Bering Tuesday morning. 

$$

PKZ411-290100-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
340 AM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...STORM WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 16 to 27 ft. Snow showers and rain
showers.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ412-290100-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
340 AM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 27 ft. Rain showers and
snow showers.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt becoming W 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 16 to 27 ft. Snow showers and rain showers.
.MON...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Snow showers.
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.THU...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ413-290100-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
340 AM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...STORM WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 20 to 29 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 27 ft. Rain.
.MON...W wind 35 kt. Seas 14 to 19 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ414-290100-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
340 AM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 25 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.TUE...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.THU...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$
154 
FZAK62 PAFC 282352
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
352 PM AKDT Sun Mar 28 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.

PKZ499-291315-
352 PM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 981 mb low at 59N 178W moves north and inland Monday morning. A
front approaches the western Bering Tuesday afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-291315-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
352 PM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.MON...W wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 20 to 30 kt diminishing to 10 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.FRI...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ412-291315-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
352 PM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt becoming W 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 16 to 27 ft. Snow and rain.
.MON...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft. Snow.
.MON NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft. Freezing
spray. Snow.
.TUE...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.WED...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.THU...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ413-291315-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
352 PM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 27 ft.
.MON...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ414-291315-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
352 PM AKDT Sun Mar 28 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 17 to 25 ft.
.MON...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow.
.TUE...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.THU...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$
921 
FZAK62 PAFC 291131
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
331 AM AKDT Mon Mar 29 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.

PKZ499-300100-
331 AM AKDT Mon Mar 29 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 990 mb low at 64N 169W this morning moves over the Seward
Peninsula Tuesday morning and exits into the Alaska Interior
Tuesday night. A front moves across the Bering Sea on Wednesday.

$$

PKZ411-300100-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
331 AM AKDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 30 kt diminishing to 10 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...W wind 10 to 20 kt becoming SW 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ412-300100-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
331 AM AKDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft. Snow.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow.
.TUE...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.WED...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ413-300100-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
331 AM AKDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-300100-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
331 AM AKDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY AND TUESDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow.
.TUE...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow.
.TUE NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.WED...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.THU...W wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$
474 
FZAK62 PAFC 292354
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
354 PM AKDT Mon Mar 29 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.

PKZ499-301330-
354 PM AKDT Mon Mar 29 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A cold front over the eastern Bering exits to the North Pacific
Mon night. Another front enters the western Bering on Tue and
tracks to the eastern Bering on Wed.

$$

PKZ411-301330-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
354 PM AKDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 30 kt diminishing to 10 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...W wind 10 to 20 kt becoming SW 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 6 to 10 ft. Rain and snow.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.WED...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT...E wind up to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ412-301330-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
354 PM AKDT Mon Mar 29 2021

.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow.
.TUE...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Freezing spray N
of 58N. Snow, mixing with rain S of 58N.
.WED...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT...S wind up to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ413-301330-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
354 PM AKDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 30 kt. Seas 15 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft. Rain and snow.
.WED...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 15 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ414-301330-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
354 PM AKDT Mon Mar 29 2021

...GALE WARNING TUESDAY...

.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow.
.TUE...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.THU...W wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$
312 
FZAK62 PAFC 301133
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
333 AM AKDT Tue Mar 30 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.

PKZ499-310145-
333 AM AKDT Tue Mar 30 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A front moves across the western Bering today. An 1011 mb low at
60N 177E tonight moves to 59N 176W Wednesday morning. The low then
exits into the North Pacific Thursday morning. A second front
moves across the western Bering Thursday morning. 

$$

PKZ411-310145-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
333 AM AKDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...W wind 10 to 20 kt becoming SW 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.WED...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.SAT...N wind up to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ412-310145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
333 AM AKDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 15 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Freezing spray E of
57N 147W. Snow and rain W of 57N 174W.
.WED...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind up to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ413-310145-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
333 AM AKDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft. Rain and snow.
.WED...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.THU THROUGH FRI...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.SAT...N wind up to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ414-310145-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
333 AM AKDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...SW wind 10 to 25 kt becoming NE 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Freezing spray W of 56N 167W. Rain and
snow E of 56N 167W.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$
602 
FZAK62 PAFC 302333
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
333 PM AKDT Tue Mar 30 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.

PKZ499-311445-
333 PM AKDT Tue Mar 30 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 1010 mb central Kamchatka low moves to 56N 165W at 1014 mb and 
dissipates Wed night.

$$

PKZ411-311445-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
333 PM AKDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Rain and snow.
.WED...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.THU...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 19 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SAT...N wind up to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ412-311445-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
333 PM AKDT Tue Mar 30 2021

.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Freezing spray E of
57N 147W. Snow and rain W of 57N 174W.
.WED...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.THU...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ413-311445-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
333 PM AKDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft. Rain and snow.
.WED...W wind 35 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.THU...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.SAT...N wind up to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.

$$

PKZ414-311445-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
333 PM AKDT Tue Mar 30 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...SW wind 15 to 30 kt becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 5 to
10 ft. Freezing spray W of 56N 167W. Rain and snow E of 56N 167W.
.WED NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...S wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.FRI...W wind 30 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.SAT...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.

$$
329 
FZAK62 PAFC 311144
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
344 AM AKDT Wed Mar 31 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.

PKZ499-010030-
344 AM AKDT Wed Mar 31 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 1010 mb central Kamchatka low moves to 56N 165W at 1014 mb and 
dissipates Wed night. A front associated with a 992 mb Kamchatka
low enters the northwestern Bering Thu morning. The front 
continues moving eastward and then inland Thu night.

$$

PKZ411-010030-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
344 AM AKDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING THURSDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.THU...SW wind 20 to 30 kt increasing to 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 18 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SAT...N wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ412-010030-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
344 AM AKDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING THURSDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 10 to 25 kt becoming SW up to 15 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.THU...SW wind 10 to 20 kt increasing to 20 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ413-010030-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
344 AM AKDT Wed Mar 31 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...W wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Rain and snow.
.TONIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 ft.
.THU...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SUN...E wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ414-010030-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
344 AM AKDT Wed Mar 31 2021

.TODAY...SW wind 15 to 30 kt becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 6
to 11 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt diminishing to up to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU...NE wind up to 15 kt becoming SW up to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 25, 4:00 AM AKDTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFC12 hr
Mar 25, 4:00 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC5 days
Mar 25, 4:00 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC4 days
Mar 25, 4:03 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC3 days
Mar 25, 3:29 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC24 hr
Mar 25, 3:47 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC4 days
Mar 25, 3:47 PM AKDTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC6 days

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Sources

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