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NWS Anchorage AKGL.W 1653October 2, 2026

Gale Warning: Saint Matthew Island Waters

The National Weather Service office in Anchorage issued a gale warning for Saint Matthew Island Waters, which was in force until 5:00 p.m. local time on October 3. It was the 1,653rd gale warning the NWS office in Anchorage issued in 2026.

ExpiredWarning

Issued3:45 a.m. AKDT, October 2, 2026
In force from5:00 a.m. AKDT, October 3, 2026
Expired5:00 p.m. AKDT, October 3, 2026

In force for 12 hours; it has expired. The agency may have replaced it with a new notice.

The notice

Issued by
National Weather Service, Anchorage AK
Area
Saint Matthew Island Waters
Level
Warning
Issued
3:45 a.m. AKDT, October 2, 2026
In force from
5:00 a.m. AKDT, October 3, 2026
Expires
5:00 p.m. AKDT, October 3, 2026
CAP severity, certainty, urgency
Moderate, Likely, Expected
VTEC event
PAFC GL.W 1653
Official source
National Weather Service: the notice at its source

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The notice as issued

Coastal Waters Forecast for Southwest Alaska+Bristol Bay+The Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out. 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. .TODAY...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft. .TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt E of Saint Matthew Island...SE 30 kt W of Saint Matthew Island. Seas 7 ft. .SAT...SE wind 25 kt E of Saint Matthew Island...E 35 kt W of Saint Matthew Island. Seas 11 ft. Rain. .SAT NIGHT...E wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft. .SUN...NE wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. .MON THROUGH TUE...NW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.

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