Heavy Freezing Spray and Gale Warning Issued for Southern Lynn Canal Through Tuesday
NWS Juneau has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Southern Lynn Canal, with winds up to 45 knots and seas reaching 15 feet through Tuesday afternoon.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Juneau, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning and a Gale Warning for the Southern Lynn Canal. These alerts are in response to hazardous maritime conditions developing in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Southern Lynn Canal and Southeast Alaska Inside Waters extending from Dixon Entrance to Skagway. Specific impacts are noted near Point Couverden.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends that individuals avoid the affected waters during this period. Mariners should be prepared for significant ice accumulation on vessels and extremely rough sea conditions which can impact vessel stability.
Expected Conditions
For the remainder of Monday night, north winds of 35 knots are expected, increasing to 40 knots with gusts up to 55 knots near Point Couverden. Seas will reach approximately 14 feet with freezing spray and snow. On Tuesday, north winds are forecast to increase to 45 knots with seas building to 15 feet. Conditions will include continued freezing spray and snow accumulation.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective immediately and remains in place until 5:00 PM AKST on Tuesday, March 3. Gale conditions are expected to persist through Tuesday night, with winds diminishing to 25 knots late Tuesday. Improved conditions with lower sea heights are expected by Wednesday.
Source: NOAA Official Notice