Heavy Freezing Spray and Gale Warnings Issued for Southern Lynn Canal, Alaska
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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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A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning and Gale Warning are in effect for Southern Lynn Canal through Saturday evening, bringing dangerous ice accumulation and winds up to 55 knots.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Southern 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 Southern Lynn Canal, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning and a Gale Warning for the Southern Lynn Canal region. These alerts indicate hazardous marine conditions that pose a significant threat to vessel stability and safety.
Affected Areas
The primary area impacted by these warnings is the Southern Lynn Canal.
What You Should Do
Mariners are strongly advised to prepare for dangerous ice accumulation on their vessels. If possible, remain in port or avoid the warning area entirely. Those already at sea should seek safe harbor, alter course, and secure their vessels for hazardous conditions. Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray is extremely hazardous as it may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS, the following conditions are expected:
- Winds: North winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 55 knots.
- Seas: Wave heights between 11 and 16 feet.
- Freezing Spray: Heavy freezing spray at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater.
Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Storm-force winds and hazardous seas will increase the risk of capsizing or damaging vessels while significantly reducing visibility.
Timeline
- Gale Warning: In effect until 6:00 PM AKST Saturday, February 21.
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning: In effect from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM AKST Saturday, February 21.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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