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MARINE

Outside (Gulf and Coastal Waters): A ridge of high pressure in the Gulf of Alaska behind the shortwave Saturday is leading to westerly winds of 15-20 kts Sunday morning. Through Sunday, the strongest northwesterly winds of 20-25 kts with seas up to 9 feet are expected to occuring from the southwest coast of Prince of Wales Island toward Dixon Entrance. Monday into Tuesday, the ridge is expected to weaken, so the winds will weaken as well.

Inside (Inner Channels): This morning, the strongest winds are occuring in Lynn Canal with Eldred Rock seeing 20 kt southerly winds and Clarence Strait seeing 10-15 kt northwesterly winds reported in Ketchikan. With a ridge of high pressure in the Gulf of Alaska, westerly winds up to 20 kts are possible for Cross Sound, the Icy Strait Corridor, and near Cape Decision. Monday, the ridge is expected to weaken, which will lead to overall weaker winds by ocean entrances.

AJK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES

PUBLIC...None. MARINE...Small Craft Advisory for PKZ641-661>663.

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