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AVIATION

A strong system in the northwestern Gulf is sending rain and wind across the northern Gulf Coast, bringing with it reduced CIGS and VIS for Yakutat, with IFR conditions likely to last through Friday and into Saturday. Much of the icy Strait Corridor northward is experiencing intermittent periods of rain and drizzle from the same system, reducing conditions down to MVFR; though periods of IFR may be possible at times for places like Haines and Skagway, where a strong southerly gradient has resulted in winds continuing to gust to 30 to 35 kt - though these winds will diminish through the evening hours on Friday.

The southern panhandle by contrast is enjoying a welcome break from the precipitation, with CIGS solidly at 5K feet or higher and minimal to no VIS restrictions. The one caveat is the potential for patches of fog to develop at times through Friday and Saturday.

Looking ahead, the system bringing inclement weather to the northern half of the area will weaken and fall apart through Saturday morning. In its wake, an improving trend will take hold across the north (barring the spread of fog chances to to these areas).

AJK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

PUBLIC...Strong Wind from 3 PM this afternoon to 6 PM AKST this evening for AKZ318. MARINE...Gale Warning for PKZ652-671-672. Small Craft Advisory for PKZ012-022-053-641>644-651-661>664.

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