Ketchikan harbor
NDBC buoy kexa2
Observed , 27 minutes ago
Challenging
Tonight
Marine Weather Statement in effect. Light S winds at 4 kn gusting to 7 kn, easing. Air 50°F. Next low tide at 5:39 PM (3 ft). Tonight: SE Wind 15 Kt.
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Marine Weather Statement issued September 23 at 10:42AM AKDT by NWS Juneau AK
Satellite and radar continue to indicate thunderstorm development across the gulf and southern Panhandle Wednesday and will likely continue through Wednesday evening. Mariners can expect gusty winds, locally higher waves, lightning strikes, and localized heavy rain within any passing thunderstorm. Have a way to seek safe harbor immediately, if needed, until storms pass.
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Speed
4.1kn
Gust
7kn
Direction
170° S
Trend
Easing
Last 12 hours0 to 13 kn
Air temp
50°F
Last 12 hours48 to 53°F
Pressure
1015mbar
Tendency
Steady
3 hour change
+0.3 mbar
Last 12 hours1012 to 1015 mbar
Tides
Next low
5:39 PM
3.2 ft
Then high
11:39 PM
15 ft
Predicted, KETCHIKAN0.4 to 15 ft
Zone forecast
Tonight
SE Wind 15 Kt. Seas 5 Ft. Showers Early In The Evening. Slight Chance Of Thunderstorms In The Evening, Then Showers Late.
Thu
SE Wind 20 Kt. Seas 4 Ft. Showers In The Morning.
Thu Night
SE Wind 10 Kt Becoming N Late. Seas 2 Ft Or Less.
Synopsis
Winds and seas gradually diminish across the gulf through Thursday as the main low curls into the central gulf and continues to weaken and slide southeast. Another front moves into the gulf from the west on Friday.
NWS zone Clarence Strait
Last 24 hours
Every 3 hours, over the last 12 hours. Pressure 1,012 to 1,015 mbar over the same window.
4 stations within 30 NM
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How often does buoy kexa2 report?
Wind, temperature and pressure update about every 10 minutes.
Can I be notified when conditions change at buoy kexa2?
Buoycast Pro lets you set your own limits on wind, waves or pressure and sends a threshold notification when this buoy crosses them.
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Watches, warnings, and advisories for Clarence Strait 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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What this buoy measures
This buoy is not reporting waves or water temperature. Conditions above come from the sensors it does carry, and the forecast, tides and sun times on this page are regional rather than measured at the buoy.
Station kexa2
55°21'07" N 131°41'02" W · owned and maintained by Marine Exchange of Alaska
Measured on the water by 1,000+ NOAA buoys. Observations from the National Data Buoy Center, forecasts and advisories from the National Weather Service. Not for navigation.