Gale Warning

Offshore waters forecast for Gulf of Alaska east of 144W

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined windwave and swell height.

.TODAY...S wind 15 kt becoming E 30 kt in the morning, then increasing to 40 kt in the afternoon. Seas 12 ft building to 16 ft in the afternoon. Rain. .TONIGHT...E wind 30 kt becoming NE 20 kt late. Seas 16 ft. Rain. .FRI...S gale to 35 kt. Seas 17 ft. Rain in the morning. .FRI NIGHT...S gale to 35 kt. Seas 17 ft. .SAT...N wind 25 kt. Seas 12 ft. .SUN...E storm force wind to 50 kt. Seas 12 ft. .MON...SE storm force wind to 50 kt. Seas 17 ft.