Heavy Freezing Spray and Gale Warnings Issued for Southern 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 warns of rapid ice accumulation and gale-force winds in Southern Lynn Canal, with heavy freezing spray expected to impact vessel stability through Tuesday.
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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. These alerts signify a high risk to maritime operations due to rapid ice accumulation and extreme wind conditions.
Affected Areas
This alert specifically covers the Southern Lynn Canal region.
What You Should Do
Mariners should take immediate action to prepare for dangerous ice accumulation on their vessels. The NWS advises remaining in port or seeking safe harbor. If currently at sea, mariners should avoid the warning area, alter course, and secure the vessel for hazardous conditions to prevent catastrophic loss of stability. Freezing spray may render mechanical and electronic components inoperative.
Expected Conditions
- Freezing Spray: Heavy accumulation at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater is expected.
- Wind: North winds between 30 to 40 knots, with gusts reaching up to 45 knots.
- Seas: Wave heights between 10 to 15 feet.
- Impacts: Rapid ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Strong winds and hazardous seas could capsize or damage vessels and significantly reduce visibility.
Timeline
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning: Effective from 9:00 PM AKST Monday, March 2, until 12:00 PM AKST Tuesday, March 3.
- Gale Warning: Remains in effect until 6:00 PM AKST Tuesday, March 3.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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