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Storm Warning 113, NWS Anchorage, AK

October 10, 2023

NWS Anchorage, AK issued this storm warning at Oct 10, 2023, 3:15 PM AKDT. It was in force for 61 hr. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

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The facts

Issued
Oct 10, 2023, 3:15 PM AKDT (23:15 UTC)
Expired
Oct 13, 2023, 4:28 AM AKDT
In force
61 hr
Issued by
NWS Anchorage, AK

The text

As transmitted.

756 
FZAK62 PAFC 102315
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
315 PM AKDT Tue Oct 10 2023

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.

PKZ499-111330-
315 PM AKDT Tue Oct 10 2023
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...
A 983 mb low near 44N 158E strengthens to 948 mb Wed afternoon as it
moves to 51N 176E. It then tracks to 55N 175W at 956 mb Thu 
afternoon. 

$$

PKZ411-111330-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
315 PM AKDT Tue Oct 10 2023

...STORM WARNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Rain.
.WED...S wind 25 to 35 kt becoming SE 30 to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 11 to 16 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...E wind 35 to 50 kt becoming NE 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain.
.THU...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.FRI...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ412-111330-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
315 PM AKDT Tue Oct 10 2023

...STORM WARNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW wind up to 20 kt increasing to 15 to 30 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain.
.THU...E wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 16 to 28 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 21 to 28 ft.
.FRI...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ413-111330-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
315 PM AKDT Tue Oct 10 2023

...STORM WARNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft.
.WED...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SE 30 to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Rain.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft building to 19
to 26 ft after midnight. Rain.
.THU...E wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 18 to 26 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-111330-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
315 PM AKDT Tue Oct 10 2023

...GALE WARNING WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt increasing to 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 to 10 ft.
.THU...E wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

$$
5 follow-up statements
369 
FZAK62 PAFC 111132
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
332 AM AKDT Wed Oct 11 2023

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.

PKZ499-120200-
332 AM AKDT Wed Oct 11 2023
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 957 mb low near 49N 172E deepens to 950 mb while moving to 52N 
179W late Wed evening. It then lifts into the western Bering near 
55N 177W at 968 mb through Fri morning. 

$$

PKZ411-120200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
332 AM AKDT Wed Oct 11 2023

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TODAY...S wind 25 to 35 kt becoming SE 30 to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 11 to 15 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 to 50 kt becoming NE 25 to 40 kt after
midnight. Seas 13 to 21 ft. Rain.
.THU...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.SAT...E wind up to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SUN...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

$$

PKZ412-120200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
332 AM AKDT Wed Oct 11 2023

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT AND THURSDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Rain.
.THU...E wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 16 to 26 ft building to 22 to 28
ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 21 to 28 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ413-120200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
332 AM AKDT Wed Oct 11 2023

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT AND THURSDAY...

.TODAY...S wind 15 to 30 kt becoming SE 30 to 45 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 6 to 11 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft building to 18 to
26 ft after midnight. Rain.
.THU...E wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 17 to 26 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 25 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-120200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
332 AM AKDT Wed Oct 11 2023

...STORM WARNING THURSDAY...

.TODAY...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt increasing to 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.THU...E wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft.
.FRI...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$
516 
FZAK62 PAFC 112328
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
328 PM AKDT Wed Oct 11 2023

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.

PKZ499-121315-
328 PM AKDT Wed Oct 11 2023
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 950 mb low at 50N 177E moves to 55N 174W at 957 mb Thu 
afternoon, then loops to 53N 176W at 975 mb for Fri afternoon. Its
front wraps over the Bering into Western Alaska by Fri morning. 

$$

PKZ411-121315-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
328 PM AKDT Wed Oct 11 2023

...GALE WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft. Rain.
.THU...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 21 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Rain.
.FRI...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 19 to 25 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.SAT...E wind up to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.MON...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

$$

PKZ412-121315-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
328 PM AKDT Wed Oct 11 2023

...STORM WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 10 to 18 ft. Rain.
.THU...E wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 15 to 25 ft building to 22 to 27
ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 21 to 28 ft. Rain.
.FRI...NE wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 13 to 27 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ413-121315-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
328 PM AKDT Wed Oct 11 2023

...STORM WARNING THROUGH THURSDAY...

.TONIGHT...E wind 40 to 55 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft building to 18 to
25 ft after midnight. Rain.
.THU...E wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 17 to 25 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 24 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.

$$

PKZ414-121315-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
328 PM AKDT Wed Oct 11 2023

...STORM WARNING THURSDAY...

.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 to 30 kt increasing to 30 to 45 kt after
midnight. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Rain.
.THU...SE wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain.
.THU NIGHT...E wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...N wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$
659 
FZAK62 PAFC 121136
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
336 AM AKDT Thu Oct 12 2023

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.

PKZ499-130200-
336 AM AKDT Thu Oct 12 2023
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 954 mb low at 53N 176E moves to 55N 174W at 960 mb Thu 
afternoon, then loops to 54N 177W at 975 mb for Fri afternoon. 
It crosses the Aleutians into the North Pacific at 986 mb by 
Saturday morning.

$$

PKZ411-130200-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
336 AM AKDT Thu Oct 12 2023

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TODAY...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 15 to 22 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 15 to 23 ft. Rain.
.FRI...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 19 to 24 ft. Rain showers.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 13 to 21 ft.
.SAT...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 9 ft.
.MON...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ412-130200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
336 AM AKDT Thu Oct 12 2023

...STORM WARNING THROUGH TONIGHT...

.TODAY...E wind 40 to 50 kt. Seas 16 to 26 ft building to 23 to
27 ft in the afternoon. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 21 to 28 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 to 45 kt becoming NE in the afternoon. Seas 14 to
27 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ413-130200-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
336 AM AKDT Thu Oct 12 2023

...STORM WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...E wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 17 to 25 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 17 to 24 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 12 to 19 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ414-130200-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
336 AM AKDT Thu Oct 12 2023

...STORM WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...SE wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 11 to 19 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 45 kt diminishing to 20 to 35 kt after
midnight. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 17 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$
373 
FZAK62 PAFC 122316
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
316 PM AKDT Thu Oct 12 2023

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.

PKZ499-131315-
316 PM AKDT Thu Oct 12 2023
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 960 mb low at 55N 174W moves to 51N 168W at 985 mb and dissipates 
Sat morning. A 982 mb low forms near 53N 165W Fri afternoon and moves
to the North Pacific Sat afternoon.

$$

PKZ411-131315-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
316 PM AKDT Thu Oct 12 2023

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...N wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 14 to 22 ft. Rain.
.FRI...N wind 25 to 40 kt becoming NE 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 18 to 24 ft. Rain.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.SAT...E wind up to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SUN...NE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...SW wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ412-131315-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
316 PM AKDT Thu Oct 12 2023

...STORM WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 20 to 27 ft. Rain.
.FRI...E wind 30 to 45 kt becoming NE 25 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 16 to 24 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 30 kt diminishing to 15 to 25 kt after
midnight. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.SAT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SUN...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ413-131315-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
316 PM AKDT Thu Oct 12 2023

...GALE WARNING THROUGH FRIDAY...

.TONIGHT...W wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 16 to 22 ft. Rain.
.FRI...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 14 to 21 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.SAT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NW wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft.

$$

PKZ414-131315-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
316 PM AKDT Thu Oct 12 2023

...GALE WARNING TONIGHT...

.TONIGHT...E wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 12 to 20 ft.
.FRI...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT...N wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SUN...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 7 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NW wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft.

$$
958 
FZAK62 PAFC 131228
OFFALU

Offshore Waters Forecast
National Weather Service Anchorage AK
428 AM AKDT Fri Oct 13 2023

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.

PKZ499-140230-
428 AM AKDT Fri Oct 13 2023
.SYNOPSIS FOR CENTRAL BERING SEA...

A 968 mb low at 55N 176W loops to 52N 160W at 984 mb and 
dissipates Sat morning. The front of a 958 mb North Pacific low 
passes south of the eastern Aleutians by Sun morning.

$$

PKZ411-140230-
Bering Sea Offshore West of 180 and East of the International
Dateline-
428 AM AKDT Fri Oct 13 2023

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...N wind 25 to 40 kt becoming NE 15 to 30 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 17 to 22 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt becoming 15 kt after midnight. 
Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.SAT...E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...E wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SUN...NE wind up to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.MON...W wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.TUE...SE wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ412-140230-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and North of 56N-
428 AM AKDT Fri Oct 13 2023

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...E wind 30 to 45 kt becoming NE 25 to 35 kt in the
afternoon. Seas 15 to 23 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 17 ft.
.SAT...N wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind up to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...NW wind 25 to 40 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.TUE...W wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft.

$$

PKZ413-140230-
Bering Sea Offshore 171W to 180 and South of 56N-
428 AM AKDT Fri Oct 13 2023

...GALE WARNING TODAY...

.TODAY...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 13 to 20 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 11 to 18 ft.
.SAT...NE wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 10 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...NE wind 10 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.
.SUN...NE wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.
.MON...NW wind 30 to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.TUE...W wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

$$

PKZ414-140230-
Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W-
428 AM AKDT Fri Oct 13 2023

.TODAY...E wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 9 to 16 ft.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 30 kt. Seas 8 to 13 ft.
.SAT...N wind 20 to 30 kt. Seas 8 to 12 ft.
.SAT NIGHT...N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 10 ft.
.SUN...N wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 4 to 9 ft.
.MON THROUGH TUE...NW wind 35 to 50 kt. Seas 8 to 16 ft.

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Oct 10, 3:38 AM AKDTGale WarningAFC12 hr
Oct 10, 3:38 AM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC36 hr
Oct 10, 3:38 AM AKDTStorm WarningAFC60 hr
Oct 10, 3:38 AM AKDTStorm WarningAFC60 hr
Oct 10, 3:52 AM AKDTHigh Wind WarningAFC61 hr
Oct 10, 3:15 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC12 hr
Oct 10, 3:15 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC13 hr
Oct 10, 3:16 PM AKDTGale WarningAFC61 hr
Oct 10, 3:16 PM AKDTHurricane Force Wind WarningAFC24 hr
Oct 10, 3:16 PM AKDTSmall Craft AdvisoryAFC61 hr
Oct 10, 3:16 PM AKDTStorm WarningAFC48 hr

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