Western gulf of alaska

NDBC buoy 46001

Observed , 39 minutes ago

Hazardous

Gale Warning in effect. Fresh NW winds at 17 kn gusting to 23 kn. Very rough seas at 8 ft with 9 second dominant period from the NE. Water 55°F, air 53°F. Tonight: NW Wind 10 To 25 Kt.

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Gale Warning

Gale Warning issued September 23 at 3:04PM AKDT until September 25 at 5:00AM AKDT by NWS Anchorage AK

Offshore waters forecast for the Gulf of Alaska West of 144W 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...NW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 4 to 8 ft. Isolated thunderstorms east of 147W in the evening. .THU...SW wind 10 to 25 kt. Seas 5 ft. .THU NIGHT...S wind 20 to 35 kt. Seas 5 to 10 ft. Rain. .FRI...S wind 15 to 30 kt. Seas 7 to 12 ft. .FRI NIGHT...SW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 9 to 14 ft. .SAT THROUGH MON...W wind 25 kt. Seas 6 to 11 ft.

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Wind

Speed

17kn

Gust

23kn

Direction

310° NW

Trend

Steady

Last 11 hours17 to 23 kn

Waves

8.2ft

Period

9 s

Direction

55° NE

Last 11 hours7.2 to 9.2 ft

Air temp

53°F

52 to 53°F today

Water temp

55°F

55 to 55°F today

Pressure

1010mbar

Tendency

Rising

3 hour change

+1 mbar

Last 11 hours1005 to 1010 mbar

Zone forecast

Tonight

NW Wind 10 To 25 Kt. Seas 4 To 8 Ft. Isolated Thunderstorms East Of 147w In The Evening.

Thu

SW Wind 10 To 25 Kt. Seas 5 Ft.

Thu Night

S Wind 20 To 35 Kt. Seas 5 To 10 Ft. Rain.

Synopsis

A 1001 mb low at 56N 141W moves to 55N 139W at 1010 mb Thu afternoon before dissipating. A front from a Bering low enters the Gulf Thu morning. The front lifts NE across the Gulf through Fri afternoon.

NWS zone Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of 144W

Last 24 hours

Time WindWaves
17 kn NW8.2 ft
19 kn NW9.2 ft
23 kn NNW8.5 ft
17 kn NNW7.9 ft
21 kn NNW8.2 ft

Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Air 52 to 53°F, water 55 to 55°F, pressure 1,005 to 1,010 mbar over the same window.

Common questions

How often does buoy 46001 report?

Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes. Wave height and period update about every 30 minutes.

Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy 46001?

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Watches, warnings, and advisories for Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N North of 55N and West of 144W appear alongside the conditions, here and in the app. Pro also pushes NOAA watches, warnings, and advisories when they are issued.

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Station 46001
56°17'46" N 148°01'37" W · owned and maintained by NDBC

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