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Gale Warning 27, NWS Anchorage, AK

January 27, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this gale warning at Jan 27, 2021, 3:38 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
Jan 27, 2021, 3:38 AM AKST (12:38 UTC)
Expired
Feb 1, 2021, 3:28 AM AKST
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

569 
FZAK62 PAFC 271238
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
338 AM AKST Wed Jan 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.

PKZ499-280230-
338 AM AKST Wed Jan 27 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 955 mb low at 54N 174E moves to 59N 176W at 975 mb Thu morning.
The low moves to 59N 165W at 985 mb Fri morning. 

$$

PKZ411-280230-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
338 AM AKST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 30 to 45 kt becoming W 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 17 to 32 ft. Widespread snow and rain showers.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.THU...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SUN...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ412-280230-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
338 AM AKST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 30 ft. Widespread snow
showers.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 27 ft. Widespread snow
and rain showers.
.THU...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 26 ft. Snow and rain showers.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SAT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft.

$$

PKZ413-280230-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
338 AM AKST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 32 ft. Widespread snow and
rain showers.
.TONIGHT...W wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 24 to 28 ft. Snow showers and
rain showers.
.THU...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 27 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.FRI...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ414-280230-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
338 AM AKST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND THURSDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Snow showers and
rain showers.
.THU...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft. Snow showers and
rain showers.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.FRI...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.SUN...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$
11 follow-up statements
584 
FZAK62 PAFC 280030
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
330 PM AKST Wed Jan 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-
330 PM AKST Wed Jan 27 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 970 mb low at 57N 180 moves to 56N 159W at 994 mb and 
dissipates into a trough for Fri afternoon. A 987 mb South 
Kamchatka low moves to 54N 170E at 995 mb dissipating Thu morning. 
Its front moves across the Western Aleutians and dissipates Thu 
morning.

$$

PKZ411-281345-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
330 PM AKST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.THU...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Snow.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt becoming W up to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.

$$

PKZ412-281345-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
330 PM AKST Wed Jan 27 2021

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

.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 27 ft. Widespread snow
and rain showers.
.THU...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 26 ft. Snow and rain showers.
.THU NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Heavy freezing
spray north of 57N.
.FRI...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SUN...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft.
.MON...E wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.

$$

PKZ413-281345-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
330 PM AKST Wed Jan 27 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 24 to 28 ft. Snow showers and
widespread rain showers.
.THU...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 27 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.MON...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ414-281345-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
330 PM AKST Wed Jan 27 2021

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

.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Snow showers and
widespread rain showers.
.THU...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft. Snow showers and
widespread rain showers.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Heavy freezing
spray north of 56N. Snow showers.
.FRI...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$
544 
FZAK62 PAFC 281243
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
343 AM AKST Thu Jan 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.

PKZ499-290215-
343 AM AKST Thu Jan 28 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 977 mb low at 58N 176W moves to 59N 164W at 985 mb Fri morning
and dissipates by Fri afternoon. A front enters the western 
Bering Fri morning and moves into the central Bering Sat morning.

$$

PKZ411-290215-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
343 AM AKST Thu Jan 28 2021

.TODAY...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Snow.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt becoming W up to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...W wind up to 15 kt becoming SE 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON...S wind up to 15 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ412-290215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
343 AM AKST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

.TODAY...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 26 ft. Snow and rain 
showers.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Heavy freezing 
spray north of 57N.
.FRI...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.

$$

PKZ413-290215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
343 AM AKST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 27 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.MON...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-290215-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
343 AM AKST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

.TODAY...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft. Snow showers and
widespread rain showers.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Heavy freezing
spray north of 56N. Snow showers.
.FRI...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Heavy freezing
spray north of 56N.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$
542 
FZAK62 PAFC 281606 RRA
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast...DELAYED
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
706 AM AKST Thu Jan 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.

PKZ499-290215-
706 AM AKST Thu Jan 28 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 977 mb low at 58N 176W moves to 59N 164W at 985 mb Fri morning
and dissipates by Fri afternoon. A front enters the western 
Bering Fri morning and moves into the central Bering Sat morning.

$$

PKZ411-290215-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
706 AM AKST Thu Jan 28 2021

.TODAY...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Snow.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt becoming W up to 20 kt after
midnight. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...W wind up to 15 kt becoming SE 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON...S wind up to 15 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ412-290215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
706 AM AKST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

.TODAY...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 26 ft. Snow and rain 
showers.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Heavy freezing 
spray north of 57N.
.FRI...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 16 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.SAT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.

$$

PKZ413-290215-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
706 AM AKST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 27 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.MON...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-290215-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
706 AM AKST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

.TODAY...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft. Snow showers and
widespread rain showers.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Heavy freezing
spray north of 56N. Snow showers.
.FRI...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Heavy freezing
spray north of 56N.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$
329 
FZAK62 PAFC 290046
OFFALU

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

PKZ499-291400-
346 PM AKST Thu Jan 28 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...
A 980 mb low at 59N 171W moves across the Alaska Peninsula and 
dissipates into a trough Fri afternoon. Its front extends over 
Southwest Alaska into the Gulf of Alaska through Sat afternoon. A
North Pacific front moves into the Northern Bering with its 
trailing front over the Western Aleutians by Sat afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-291400-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
346 PM AKST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...N to W wind 15 to 30 kt diminishing to up to 20 kt after 
midnight. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.FRI...W wind up to 15 kt becoming SE 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Snow and rain.
.FRI NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ412-291400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
346 PM AKST Thu Jan 28 2021

.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt becoming SE 15 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ413-291400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
346 PM AKST Thu Jan 28 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.FRI...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-291400-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
346 PM AKST Thu Jan 28 2021

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

.TONIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.FRI NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.

$$
449 
FZAK62 PAFC 291223
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 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.

PKZ499-300230-
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 29 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 985 mb low at 59N 165W will move over the Alaska Peninsula and 
dissipate Friday afternoon. A front will enter the western Bering
Friday morning and move slowly east to the central Bering Sunday 
morning. 

$$

PKZ411-300230-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 29 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT AND SATURDAY...

.TODAY...W wind up to 15 kt becoming SE 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Snow and rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 30 kt becoming 20 to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas
14 to 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ412-300230-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 29 2021

...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Heavy freezing 
spray.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt becoming SE 15 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
Rain and snow.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft.
.MON...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ413-300230-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 29 2021

...GALE WARNING SATURDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...S wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ414-300230-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
323 AM AKST Fri Jan 29 2021

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

.TODAY...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SAT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.SUN...E wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...S wind up to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$
268 
FZAK62 PAFC 300000
OFFALU

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

PKZ499-301400-
300 PM AKST Fri Jan 29 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A front over the western Bering will move slowly east through 
Sunday.

$$

PKZ411-301400-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
300 PM AKST Fri Jan 29 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Rain and snow.
.SAT...S wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft. Rain.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 19 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ412-301400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
300 PM AKST Fri Jan 29 2021

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

.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt becoming SE 15 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...SE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Heavy freezing spray N
of 58N and E of 175W. Snow.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 35 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 23 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ413-301400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
300 PM AKST Fri Jan 29 2021

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

.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.SAT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ414-301400-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
300 PM AKST Fri Jan 29 2021

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

.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt diminishing to 15 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.SAT NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Freezing spray.
.SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.

$$
164 
FZAK62 PAFC 301203
OFFALU

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

PKZ499-310200-
303 AM AKST Sat Jan 30 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 968 mb low at 46N 157E moves to 55N 171E at 968 mb by Sun 
night.

$$

PKZ411-310200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
303 AM AKST Sat Jan 30 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...S wind 25 to 35 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 14 to 20 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 19 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 10 to 25 kt becoming SW up to 15 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 11 to 18 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.WED...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 29 ft.

$$

PKZ412-310200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
303 AM AKST Sat Jan 30 2021

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

.TODAY...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft. Heavy freezing
spray. Snow.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 21 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 23 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ413-310200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
303 AM AKST Sat Jan 30 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON THROUGH WED...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ414-310200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
303 AM AKST Sat Jan 30 2021

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

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

$$
227 
FZAK62 PAFC 310025
OFFALU

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

PKZ499-311400-
325 PM AKST Sat Jan 30 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A front slowly tracks west to east across the Bering trough 
Monday. A 967 mb low at 51N 168E Sun afternoon moves to 55N 173E 
at 971 mb by Mon morning.

$$

PKZ411-311400-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
325 PM AKST Sat Jan 30 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 19 ft. Rain.
.SUN...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 29 ft.

$$

PKZ412-311400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
325 PM AKST Sat Jan 30 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 21 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 23 ft. Rain.
.MON...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind up to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ413-311400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
325 PM AKST Sat Jan 30 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft. Rain.
.SUN...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft. Rain.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt becoming SW 15 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ414-311400-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
325 PM AKST Sat Jan 30 2021

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

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.SUN...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Heavy freezing spray in
the morning N of 57N and E of 169W.
.SUN NIGHT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain and snow.
.MON...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.TUE...SW wind up to 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$
152 
FZAK62 PAFC 311254
OFFALU

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

PKZ499-010200-
354 AM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 968 mb low at 50N 164E moves to 59N 166E at 980 mb by Mon 
night. An elongated 990 mb low forms along a front at 54N 169W 
and moves to 59N 169W at 990 mb by Mon night.

$$

PKZ411-010200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
354 AM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021

.TODAY...S wind 15 to 30 kt diminishing to 20 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 12 to 17 ft.
.TONIGHT...S wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.MON...S wind 25 kt. Seas 14 ft.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 15 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ412-010200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
354 AM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 21 ft. Rain.
.MON...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ413-010200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
354 AM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt becoming SW 15 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.MON...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft.
.TUE THROUGH THU...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ414-010200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
354 AM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021

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

.TODAY...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain.
.MON...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Rain.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$
583 
FZAK62 PAFC 010107
OFFALU

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

PKZ499-011415-
407 PM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A strong front over the central and eastern Bering and Aleutians
weakens through Tue morning. The associated 960 mb low at 57N 167E
moves to 58N 168E at 972 mb by Mon afternoon. A new front enters
the western Bering Tue morning. The associated 970 mb low moves 
to 54N 162E by Tue afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-011415-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
407 PM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021

.TONIGHT...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 16 ft.
.MON...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 16 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 15 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...SE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ412-011415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
407 PM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft. Rain.
.MON...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SW 10 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TUE...W wind up to 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ413-011415-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
407 PM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 to 40 kt becoming SW 15 to 30 kt after 
midnight. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Rain.
.MON...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.

$$

PKZ414-011415-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
407 PM AKST Sun Jan 31 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH MONDAY...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain.
.MON...SE wind 25 to 35 kt decreasing to 25 kt in the afternoon. 
Seas 10 to 18 ft. Rain.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Rain.
.TUE...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.WED THROUGH FRI...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$
011 
FZAK62 PAFC 011228
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
328 AM AKST Mon Feb 1 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.

PKZ499-020200-
328 AM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A front associated with a 966 mb low at 57N 166E moves across the
eastern Bering before moving onshore Mon evening. An elongated 
996 mb low develops along this front Mon afternoon at 57N 168W and
moves to 60N 166W at 1002 mb Tue afternoon while dissipating. A 
front associated with another North Pacific low moves into the 
western Aleutians Tue morning.

$$

PKZ411-020200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
328 AM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021

.TODAY...S wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 14 to 17 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 16 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 10 to 20 kt becoming S 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.FRI...E wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.

$$

PKZ412-020200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
328 AM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021

.TODAY...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TUE...W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.FRI...N wind up to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ413-020200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
328 AM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021

.TODAY...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.FRI...N wind up to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ414-020200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
328 AM AKST Mon Feb 1 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft. Rain.
.TUE...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...SE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.FRI...N wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 26, 3:36 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC47 hr
Jan 26, 3:55 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days
Jan 26, 3:55 PM AKSTWinter Weather AdvisoryAFC33 hr
Jan 27, 3:36 AM AKSTBrisk Wind AdvisoryAFC72 hr
Jan 27, 3:36 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days
Jan 27, 3:36 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC48 hr
Jan 27, 3:36 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC12 hr
Jan 27, 3:53 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Jan 27, 3:53 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC48 hr
Jan 27, 3:53 AM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC35 hr
Jan 27, 3:54 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC3 days

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