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18Z Aviation UPDATE

VFR conditions are the order of the day across SE AK for the next 24 hours. Generally northerly winds will slacken throughout the day. Clear skies are situated over the northern panhandle, and only a few clouds in the mid-deck remain in portions of the south. No precipitation is expected, and the airmass is dry enough that fog is unlikely for Saturday morning as well.

SYNOPSIS

Key Messages:

- Elevated northerly winds continue across the inner channels through Thursday before diminishing into Thursday afternoon, strongest marine winds expected in Lynn Canal. - High pressure returns through the weekend with drier conditions, more sunshine, and high temperatures in the mid 60s to low 70s.

SHORT TERM

Triaging the region, primary focus Friday morning is on the elevated northerly winds impacting most of the Panhandle. While far from a proper outflow event, the feel out and about in the central and northern passages is near-gale force to strong breezes, with fresh breezes as you move south toward Frederick. Clarence Strait is starting to pick up on the action, with winds increasing to moderate breezes.Expect breezy northerly winds through the day Friday, slowly diminishing into the evening.

Over the weekend, clearer skies prevail, with sea breezes; one last shot of summer. To close, we take a moment to remember the horrific tragedy of September 11th, 2001.

AJK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

PUBLIC...None. MARINE...Small Craft Advisory for PKZ012-661.