Heavy Freezing Spray and Gale Warnings Issued for Northern Lynn Canal
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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NWS Juneau has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning and Gale Warning for Northern Lynn Canal, with rapid ice accumulation and 50-knot gusts expected through Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Lynn Canal, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern Lynn Canal, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Juneau, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning and a Gale Warning for the Northern Lynn Canal region. These alerts signify hazardous marine conditions that pose a direct threat to vessel stability and safety.
Affected Areas
- Northern Lynn Canal (Geocode: PKZ012)
What You Should Do
Mariners are strongly advised to take the following precautions:
- Remain in port or seek safe harbor immediately.
- If at sea, avoid the warning area or conduct mitigation efforts to manage ice accumulation.
- Alter course to avoid hazardous conditions and secure all equipment on the vessel.
- Prepare for the possibility of mechanical or electronic components becoming inoperative due to ice.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: North winds between 35 to 45 knots, with gusts reaching up to 50 knots.
- Seas: Wave heights are expected to range from 7 to 12 feet.
- Ice Accretion: Heavy freezing spray is expected at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater. This rapid accumulation on decks and superstructures can lead to a catastrophic loss of vessel stability.
- Visibility: Strong winds and spray are expected to reduce visibility significantly.
Timeline
- Gale Warning: In effect from 6:00 AM Friday, February 20, until 6:00 AM AKST Saturday, February 21.
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning: In effect from 3:00 AM to 6:00 AM AKST Saturday, February 21.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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