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Storm Warning 70, NWS Anchorage, AK

March 2, 2021

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this storm warning at Mar 2, 2021, 3:24 AM AKST. It was in force for 3 days. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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Issued
Mar 2, 2021, 3:24 AM AKST (12:24 UTC)
Expired
Mar 5, 2021, 3:58 AM AKST
In force
3 days
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

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003 
FZAK62 PAFC 021224
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
324 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 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.

PKZ499-030200-
324 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...
A 976 mb complex low at 58N 166W moves into the North Pacific and
weakens through this afternoon. A Kamchatka front moves over the 
western Aleutians and Bering by Wed morning then spreads into the 
central Aleutians by Thu morning.

$$

PKZ411-030200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
324 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021

...STORM WARNING WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 15 to 30 kt diminishing to 10 to 20 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 10 to 17 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...W wind up to 20 kt becoming S 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.WED...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Freezing spray in the
morning. Rain with snow.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 20 to 26 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 30 ft.

$$

PKZ412-030200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
324 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING TODAY AND WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.WED...SE wind 20 to 35 kt increasing to 30 to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Heavy freezing spray in the morning. 
Snow and rain.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 30 ft.

$$

PKZ413-030200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
324 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 30 to 40 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 15 to 28 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...SW wind 15 to 30 kt becoming S 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 20 to 32 ft.

$$

PKZ414-030200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
324 AM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY...

.TODAY...NW wind 30 to 45 kt becoming 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas
16 to 30 ft. Heavy freezing spray. Snow showers.
.TONIGHT...NW wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.WED...NW wind 25 to 40 kt diminishing to 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 17 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.
.THU THROUGH SAT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 30 ft.

$$
6 follow-up statements
082 
FZAK62 PAFC 030050
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
350 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 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.

PKZ499-031400-
350 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 984 mb complex low at 57N 150W exits into the North Pacific by 
this evening. A low near Kamchatka extends a front into the 
western Aleutians and Bering by Wed morning. The front then 
crosses into the eastern Aleutians and Bering through Thu 
afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-031400-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
350 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021

...STORM WARNING WEDNESDAY...

.TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 25 kt becoming S 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 27 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow.
.THU...W wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 25 to 30 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 24 to 33 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 14 to 29 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 to 15 ft.

$$

PKZ412-031400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
350 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

.TONIGHT...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Freezing spray. 
Snow and rain.
.THU...W wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 20 to 28 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 23 to 34 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 31 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ413-031400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
350 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED...SW wind 15 to 30 kt becoming S 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 14 ft. Freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain.
.THU...W wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 27 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 25 to 35 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 21 to 32 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ414-031400-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
350 PM AKST Tue Mar 2 2021

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

.TONIGHT...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
.WED NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt increasing to 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Heavy freezing spray after midnight. Snow
and rain.
.THU...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 31 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 31 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$
220 
FZAK62 PAFC 031235
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
335 AM AKST Wed Mar 3 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.

PKZ499-040200-
335 AM AKST Wed Mar 3 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A front over the eastern Bering weakens through this afternoon. A
front over the western Bering and Aleutians associated with a 970
mb Kamchatka low moves into the eastern Bering and Aleutians by 
Thu afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-040200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
335 AM AKST Wed Mar 3 2021

...STORM WARNING TODAY...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TODAY AND THURSDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Heavy freezing spray
in the morning.
.TONIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 27 ft. Freezing spray.
Snow.
.THU...W wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 25 to 28 ft. Heavy freezing spray in
the morning.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 24 to 33 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 29 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ412-040200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
335 AM AKST Wed Mar 3 2021

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

.TODAY...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft. Heavy freezing spray
in the morning. Snow showers.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft building to 16 to
22 ft after midnight. Freezing spray. Snow and rain.
.THU...W wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 28 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 23 to 34 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 31 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ413-040200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
335 AM AKST Wed Mar 3 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 15 to 30 kt becoming S 25 to 40 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain.
.THU...W wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 27 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 25 to 35 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 21 to 32 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.

$$

PKZ414-040200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
335 AM AKST Wed Mar 3 2021

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

.TODAY...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft. Heavy freezing
spray.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt increasing to 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Heavy freezing spray. Snow and rain.
.THU...SW wind 30 to 45 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 12 to
20 ft. Heavy freezing spray. Snow.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 31 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 30 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$
970 
FZAK62 PAFC 040048
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
348 PM AKST Wed Mar 3 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.

PKZ499-041400-
348 PM AKST Wed Mar 3 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 963 mb North Kamchatka low moves to the East Siberian Sea coast
for Fri afternoon. Its front moves across the Aleutians and 
Bering into Western Alaska by Thu afternoon. A 972 mb North 
Kamchatka low Thu afternoon moves to 61N 176W at 992 mb through 
Fri afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-041400-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
348 PM AKST Wed Mar 3 2021

...STORM WARNING THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 27 ft. Heavy freezing 
spray.
.THU...W wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 25 to 30 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 40 to 50 kt diminishing to 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 25 to 34 ft. Heavy freezing spray north of 56N.
.FRI...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 27 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.SAT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 26 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ412-041400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
348 PM AKST Wed Mar 3 2021

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain and snow.
.THU...W wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 28 ft. Freezing spray.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 24 to 34 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 34 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 25 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 17 to 23 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.

$$

PKZ413-041400-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
348 PM AKST Wed Mar 3 2021

...STORM WARNING THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain with snow.
.THU...W wind 40 kt. Seas 19 to 27 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 25 to 33 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 25 to 32 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 20 to 27 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.

$$

PKZ414-041400-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
348 PM AKST Wed Mar 3 2021

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TONIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt increasing to 35 to 50 kt after
midnight. Seas 7 to 12 ft. Heavy freezing spray. 
.THU...SW wind 30 to 45 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 12 to
20 ft. Heavy freezing spray in the morning. 
.THU NIGHT...W wind 25 to 35 kt becoming SW 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 15 to 29 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 31 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 26 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.MON...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 15 ft.

$$
139 
FZAK62 PAFC 041214
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
314 AM AKST Thu Mar 4 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.

PKZ499-050200-
314 AM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021

.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A front associated with a 964 mb Kamchatka low over the eastern 
Bering moves inland this afternoon. A second front over the western 
and central Bering and Aleutians moves into the eastern Bering by Fri
morning associated with a 984 Kamchatka low. A 1000 mb low Fri 
morning at 55N 164E moves to 60N 179E at 990 mb by Sat morning.

$$

PKZ411-050200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
314 AM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021

...STORM WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 25 to 30 ft. Heavy freezing spray.
Widespread snow showers.
.TONIGHT...W wind 40 to 50 kt diminishing to 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 25 to 34 ft. Heavy freezing spray. Widespread snow
showers.
.FRI...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 28 ft. Heavy freezing spray in
the morning. Snow.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.SAT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 26 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ412-050200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
314 AM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021

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

.TODAY...W wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 19 to 28 ft. Freezing spray.
Widespread snow showers.
.TONIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 24 to 34 ft. Heavy freezing 
spray. Widespread snow showers.
.FRI...W wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 20 to 35 ft. Freezing spray. Snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 23 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 10 to 14 ft.

$$

PKZ413-050200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
314 AM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...W wind 40 kt. Seas 19 to 27 ft. Widespread snow showers.
Freezing spray in the morning.
.TONIGHT...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 25 to 33 ft. Widespread snow
showers.
.FRI...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 26 to 32 ft. Snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 21 to 25 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.

$$

PKZ414-050200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
314 AM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021

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

.TODAY...SW wind 30 to 45 kt becoming W in the afternoon. Seas 12
to 20 ft. Heavy freezing spray in the morning. Snow and rain.
.TONIGHT...W wind 25 to 35 kt becoming SW 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 15 to 29 ft. Freezing spray. Widespread snow
showers.
.FRI...W wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 17 to 31 ft. Freezing spray. Snow showers.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SUN...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 17 ft.
.MON...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$
684 
FZAK62 PAFC 050043
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
343 PM AKST Thu Mar 4 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.

PKZ499-051345-
343 PM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

VENIAMINOF VOLCANO AT 56N 159W IS CURRENTLY ACTIVE. A front moves
into Western Alaska for Fri morning. A 1004 Sea of Okhotsk low 
moves to 64N 169W by Sat afternoon. Its front moves over Western 
Alaska with the trailing front stretching back to a 979 mb low at 
58N 174E continuing into the North Pacific through Sat afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-051345-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
343 PM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...
...HEAVY FREEZING SPRAY WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 40 to 50 kt diminishing to 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 25 to 32 ft. Heavy freezing spray north of 56N.
.FRI...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 28 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft building to 21
to 25 ft after midnight. Freezing spray.
.SAT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 21 to 25 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 25 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ412-051345-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
343 PM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 26 to 32 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...W wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 28 to 33 ft subsiding to 19 to 29 ft in the
afternoon. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt increasing to 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 16 to 23 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 21 to 24 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 24 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.

$$

PKZ413-051345-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
343 PM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 26 to 33 ft.
.FRI...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 24 to 34 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 22 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...SW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.

$$

PKZ414-051345-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
343 PM AKST Thu Mar 4 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW to W wind 35 kt. Seas 16 to 26 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI...W wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 25 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 17 to 32 ft. Freezing spray.
.FRI NIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...SW wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 20 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 25 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.SUN...S wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$
214 
FZAK62 PAFC 051258
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
358 AM AKST Fri Mar 5 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.

PKZ499-060200-
358 AM AKST Fri Mar 5 2021

.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

VENIAMINOF VOLCANO AT 56N 159W IS CURRENTLY ACTIVE. 

A front over the central Aleutians and Bering moves into the
eastern Bering and weakens by Sat morning. A 990 mb low associated  
with a front over the western Bering this morning moves to 59N 175E 
by Sat morning and then moves into the northern Bering by Sat 
afternoon. A 965 mb low moves to 60N 174E by Sun morning.

$$

PKZ411-060200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
358 AM AKST Fri Mar 5 2021

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

.TODAY...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 28 ft. Heavy freezing spray
in the morning. Snow showers.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft building to 21 to
25 ft after midnight. Freezing spray.
.SAT...SW wind 45 kt. Seas 21 to 25 ft. Snow showers.
.SAT NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 16 to 25 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.

$$

PKZ412-060200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
358 AM AKST Fri Mar 5 2021

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

.TODAY...W wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 28 to 33 ft subsiding to 19 to 29 ft in the
afternoon. Heavy freezing spray in the morning. Snow showers.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt increasing to 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 16 to 23 ft. Freezing spray. Snow.
.SAT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 21 to 24 ft. Freezing spray in the
morning.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 35 to 45 kt. Seas 18 to 24 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ413-060200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
358 AM AKST Fri Mar 5 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 24 to 34 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 40 kt. Seas 22 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 30 to 40 kt. Seas 18 to 22 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 20 ft.
.SUN THROUGH TUE...SW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

PKZ414-060200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
358 AM AKST Fri Mar 5 2021

...GALE WARNING THROUGH SATURDAY...

.TODAY...W wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 25 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 17 to 32 ft. Freezing spray.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Freezing spray.
.SAT...SW wind 20 to 35 kt becoming 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas
14 to 20 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...S wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 18 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 1, 3:44 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC60 hr
Mar 1, 3:51 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC6 days
Mar 1, 3:51 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC12 hr
Mar 1, 3:52 PM AKSTGale WarningAFC12 hr
Mar 1, 3:52 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC12 hr
Mar 1, 4:31 PM AKSTBlizzard WarningAFC30 hr
Mar 2, 3:06 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC48 hr
Mar 2, 3:06 AM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC6 days
Mar 2, 3:24 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC36 hr
Mar 2, 3:31 AM AKSTGale WarningAFC4 days
Mar 2, 3:31 AM AKSTStorm WarningAFC12 hr
Mar 2, 2:40 PM AKSTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC3 days
Mar 2, 2:40 PM AKSTHeavy Freezing Spray WarningAFC49 hr

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