NWS Juneau AKGL.W 0136November 9, 2026
Gale Warning: Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM
The National Weather Service office in Juneau issued a gale warning for Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM, in force until 12:00 p.m. local time on November 10. It was the 136th gale warning the NWS office in Juneau issued in 2026.
Warning
Issued11:47 a.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
In force from12:00 p.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
Expires12:00 p.m. AKST, November 10, 2026
In force for 24 hours
The notice
- Issued by
- National Weather Service, Juneau AK
- Area
- Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM
- Level
- Warning
- Issued
- 11:47 a.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
- In force from
- 12:00 p.m. AKST, November 9, 2026
- Expires
- 12:00 p.m. AKST, November 10, 2026
- CAP severity, certainty, urgency
- Moderate, Likely, Expected
- VTEC event
- PAJK GL.W 0136
- Official source
- National Weather Service: the notice at its source
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The notice as issued
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 35 to 45 kt with gusts up to 60 kt and seas 24 to 29 ft expected. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 17 to 22 ft expected. * WHERE...Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision from 15 to 90 NM. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until noon AKST Tuesday. For the Small Craft Advisory, from noon to 6 PM AKST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
What the agency told people to do
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
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