Headline:
Marine Weather Statement issued January 3 at 12:19PM AKST by NWS Juneau AK
Event:
Marine Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 1:19pm
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 9:30pm
Description:
Confidence remains high that a storm force low will move into the
gulf Monday, bringing widespread sustained southerly severe-
gales to our gulf and coastal waters, with some smaller regions
reaching storm force. Fresh seas of 28ft to 32ft are expected.
Winds and waves decrease Wednesday but another strong system will
move into the gulf Thursday.
Mariners operating in the inner channels late Monday and Tuesday
can expect near-gale force southerly winds for exposed areas like
Chatham and Clarence, with the potential for gales as the first
low makes landfall Tuesday.
Area Description:
Yakutat Bay; Gulf of Alaska North of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W; Gulf of Alaska South of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W; Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 NM; Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe out to 15 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer out to 15 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather out to 15 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM; Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM; Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM; Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe from 15 to 80 NM; Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM; Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather from 15 to 85 NM; Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape from 15 to 80 NM; Icy Cape to Cape Suckling from 15 to 80 NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Juneau AK