Small Craft Advisory
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...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN...W wind 20 kt. Seas 12 ft.
From: Aug 12, 2026 11:32
Until: Aug 13, 2026 00:15
Small Craft Advisory
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.
.TONIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.WED...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.FRI...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT THROUGH SUN...W wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
From: Aug 11, 2026 23:49
Until: Aug 12, 2026 12:45
Small Craft Advisory
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.
.TONIGHT...NE wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Areas of fog.
.TUE...Variable wind 10 kt becoming S 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas
3 ft. Areas of fog.
.TUE NIGHT...S wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.WED...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI THROUGH SAT...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
From: Aug 10, 2026 23:45
Until: Aug 11, 2026 13:00
Gale Warning
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.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 35 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.MON NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE AND TUE NIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED THROUGH THU...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 2 ft.
From: Aug 03, 2026 00:22
Until: Aug 03, 2026 13:30
Small Craft Advisory
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.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 15 kt increasing to 25 kt after midnight.
Seas 3 ft. Rain showers.
.THU...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Isolated thunderstorms.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI AND FRI NIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.SAT THROUGH MON...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
From: Jul 29, 2026 22:42
Until: Jul 30, 2026 11:45
Small Craft Advisory
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.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Patchy fog.
.TUE...W wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft. Patchy fog.
.TUE NIGHT...W wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Patchy fog.
.WED...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.WED NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.THU...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.FRI...W wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 9 ft.
From: Jul 28, 2026 00:07
Until: Jul 28, 2026 13:15
Small Craft Advisory
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.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.MON NIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 9 ft.
.TUE...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.WED...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 11 ft.
.THU...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
From: Jul 19, 2026 23:41
Until: Jul 20, 2026 12:45
Small Craft Advisory
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.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU NIGHT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...W wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
From: Jul 14, 2026 23:46
Until: Jul 15, 2026 12:45
Small Craft Advisory
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...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.TONIGHT...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 7 ft. Widespread rain showers.
.WED...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.WED NIGHT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 7 ft.
.THU...W wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...W wind 25 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SAT...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
From: Jul 14, 2026 13:54
Until: Jul 15, 2026 02:30
Small Craft Advisory
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...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.TONIGHT...W wind 20 kt. Seas 8 ft.
.SUN...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.SUN NIGHT...S wind 15 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.MON...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.TUE...W wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.WED...W wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
From: Jul 11, 2026 11:28
Until: Jul 12, 2026 00:15
Small Craft Advisory
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...E wind 25 kt. Seas 4 ft. Patchy fog. Isolated thunderstorms.
.TONIGHT...E wind 20 kt becoming NW after midnight. Seas 4 ft.
Isolated thunderstorms in the evening.
.FRI...NW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.FRI NIGHT...Variable wind 10 kt. Seas 3 ft.
.SAT...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.SUN THROUGH MON...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 4 ft.
From: Jul 09, 2026 11:45
Until: Jul 10, 2026 00:30
Small Craft Advisory
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 30 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.TONIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.WED...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...NW wind 20 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.FRI...SE wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
From: Jun 29, 2026 10:34
Until: Jun 29, 2026 23:30
Small Craft Advisory
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.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 4 ft. Rain.
.MON NIGHT...SE wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE NIGHT...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.WED...SW wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.THU...W wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
.FRI...SW wind 20 kt. Seas 3 ft.
From: Jun 28, 2026 23:02
Until: Jun 29, 2026 12:00
Small Craft Advisory
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...SW wind 15 kt. Seas 3 ft. Areas of fog.
.TONIGHT...S wind 20 kt. Seas 2 ft.
.MON...SE wind 30 kt. Seas 5 ft. Rain.
.MON NIGHT...S wind 25 kt. Seas 5 ft.
.TUE THROUGH WED...SW wind 30 kt. Seas 6 ft.
.THU...W wind 20 kt. Seas 4 ft.
From: Jun 28, 2026 10:20
Until: Jun 28, 2026 23:30
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Visibilities reduced to under 1
mile.
* WHERE...Atka.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 3 PM AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An extended period of rain or rain and snow
with strong winds is expected for Atka. Rain will begin to mix
with snow later this afternoon into this evening before
transitioning to all snow late this evening. Periods of snow or a
mix of rain and snow will continue through the end of the week,
along with strong winds out of the west. Visibilities may be
reduced to below 1 mile in periods of heavier snow.
From: Feb 26, 2026 03:00
Until: Feb 28, 2026 00:00
Special Weather Statement
A strong front will stall across the Central Aleutians, including
the cities of Adak and Atka, this afternoon with sustained winds
of 40 to 45 mph, and increasing up to 55 mph through Thursday
morning. Maximum wind gusts will occur Thursday morning with gusts
as high as 60 to 65 mph. Accompanying the winds will be an axis
of heavy precipitation, most likely in the form of heavy wet snow
starting this afternoon, mixing with rain at times as temperatures
remain steady in the mid 30s. Snowfall accumulations of 3 to 6
inches will be in store for Atka, while Adak may see lesser
amounts due to more rain mixing in. Winds will then slowly
diminish through Friday morning, though gusts up to 40 to 50 mph
will linger into the first half of the weekend.
From: Feb 25, 2026 14:31
Until: Feb 26, 2026 02:15
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Southeast to southwest winds 55 to 70 mph, with gusts up to
80 to 95 mph.
* WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak and Atka.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected from this
evening through late Tuesday morning. Winds diminish by Tuesday
afternoon, but gusty westerly winds of at least 35 mph will
persist through Wednesday.
From: Feb 10, 2026 01:28
Until: Feb 10, 2026 21:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Southeast to southwest winds 45 to 60 mph, with gusts up to
75 to 85 mph.
* WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak and Atka.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A second storm moving into the Bering Sea
from the North Pacific late Monday into Tuesday brings another
period of long duration strong winds. The strongest winds are
expected from Monday night through Tuesday morning before slowly
diminishing.
From: Feb 09, 2026 01:06
Until: Feb 10, 2026 21:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Southeast to southwest winds 55 to 70 mph, with gusts up to
80 to 95 mph.
* WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak and Atka.
* WHEN...Until noon AKST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...High winds may move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel will be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The strongest winds are expected from this
evening through late Tuesday morning. Winds diminish by Tuesday
afternoon, but gusty westerly winds of at least 35 mph will
persist through Wednesday.
From: Feb 09, 2026 13:21
Until: Feb 10, 2026 21:00
High Wind Warning
* WHAT...Southeast to southwest winds 45 to 60 mph, with gusts up to
75 to 85 mph.
* WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak and Atka.
* WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM AKST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...High winds could move loose debris, damage property, and
cause power outages. Travel could be difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southeast winds Sunday morning will
become southwesterly to westerly in the afternoon. The strongest
winds with this storm will likely occur in the afternoon. Winds
diminish Sunday evening. After a lull overnight into Monday
morning, a second, stronger storm will bring a return of hurricane
force winds as early as Monday afternoon and continuing into
Tuesday.
From: Feb 08, 2026 15:00
Until: Feb 09, 2026 04:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 60 mph,
strongest in Adak. Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less
at times.
* WHERE...Central Aleutians (Adak and Atka).
* WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to 9 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A compact low in the Bering Sea will track to
the Aleutians Wednesday morning, with bands of snow spreading to
Adak and Atka. The low will move very slowly across the Aleutians
to the North Pacific and then stall just to the south of the chain
Wednesday night through Thursday. This will lead to a prolonged
period of snow and blowing snow. Wind direction will be variable
as the low moves through. The strongest winds will be out of the
northeast Wednesday night. Total snow accumulation will vary
significantly from island to island, with occasional breaks in the
snow. Right now, it looks like Atka is favored to see some of the
heaviest snow from this storm.
From: Jan 14, 2026 18:00
Until: Jan 15, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 60 mph,
strongest in Adak. Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less
at times.
* WHERE...Central Aleutians (Adak and Atka).
* WHEN...Until 9 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A compact Bering Sea low moves slowly across
the Aleutians today and stalls just south of the Chain from
tonight through Thursday. This will lead to a prolonged period of
snow and blowing snow. Wind direction will be variable as the low
moves through, but the strongest winds will be out of the
northeast tonight. Total snow accumulation will vary significantly
from island to island, with occasional breaks in the snow. Adak
will likely see the strongest winds, but Atka will likely see the
heaviest snow from this storm.
From: Jan 15, 2026 00:14
Until: Jan 15, 2026 18:00
Winter Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations
between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Central Aleutians.
* WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to 9 AM AKST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one half mile or less due to
blowing snow. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An area of low pressure will drop southward
Wednesday afternoon across the Central Aleutians, including Adak
and Atka. Periods of snowfall accompanied by gusty winds will lead
to visibilities dropping to as low as a quarter mile due to
blowing snow. Conditions will begin to improve Thursday morning as
the system moves farther southward into the North Pacific.
From: Jan 14, 2026 18:00
Until: Jan 15, 2026 18:00
Blizzard Warning
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations 3 to
5 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 70 mph for Adak and
Atka.
* WHERE...Central Aleutians, including Adak and Atka.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to noon AKST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities reduced to one quarter mile or less due to
blowing snow. Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing
snow could significantly reduce visibility.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will change to snow for Adak and Atka
tonight as temperatures drop to around 32 degrees. The combination
of strong winds and snow may lead to near-blizzard conditions at
times. The widespread snow will become more showery in nature
through Friday morning. Snow showers and gusty winds may
periodically reduce visibility through Friday night even after the
strongest winds begin to decrease in intensity.
From: Jan 09, 2026 03:00
Until: Jan 09, 2026 21:00