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Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 11:29AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

11:29 AM — 7:30 PM

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to start later today and last through the weekend as multiple strong low pressure systems move into the northern gulf. These lows will bring multiple days of moderate to heavy rain, with around 1.5 to 3 inches of rain every 24 hours. Some areas, especially near Yakutat and along the gulf coast, could see localized areas reach around 4 inches of rain in 24 hours. Heaviest rain rates are anticipated late Saturday into Sunday with hourly rates of 0.15 to 0.3 inches possible. This heavy rain will likely cause rapid river rises along smaller rivers and streams, but no flooding is expected at this time. Along with this heavy rain, increased winds are highly likely across the area. Strongest winds are anticipated to occur late Saturday into Sunday with 30 to 40 kts, gusts to 50 kts across the gulf and 20 to 35 kts, gusts around 40 to 50 kts across the northern inner channels. Land winds will also increase, with areas especially along the gulf coast seeing wind gusts up to around 45 mph. Check back for more updates through the weekend.

Gale Warning issued September 18 at 9:59AM AKDT until September 18 at 7:00PM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

9:59 AM — 6:00 PM

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 6 to 8 ft. For the Gale Warning, southeast winds 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 45 kt and seas 8 to 13 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, south winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 12 ft expected. For the third Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 9 to 14 ft expected. * WHERE...Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 1 PM AKDT this afternoon. For the Gale Warning, from 1 PM this afternoon to 7 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to 1 AM AKDT Saturday. For the third Small Craft Advisory, from 4 PM Saturday to 4 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.

Small Craft Advisory issued September 18 at 9:59AM AKDT until September 20 at 4:00AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK

9:59 AM — 6:00 PM

* WHAT...For the first Small Craft Advisory, east winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 10 ft expected. For the second Small Craft Advisory, seas 6 to 11 ft expected. * WHERE...Yakutat Bay. * WHEN...For the first Small Craft Advisory, until 10 PM AKDT this evening. For the second Small Craft Advisory, from 10 PM Saturday to 4 AM AKDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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