Heavy Freezing Spray and Storm Warnings Issued for Yakutat Bay
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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 Storm Warning for Yakutat Bay, with dangerous ice accumulation and wind gusts up to 65 knots expected.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Yakutat Bay, 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 Yakutat Bay, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Juneau, AK, has issued multiple marine weather alerts for Yakutat Bay, including a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning and a Storm Warning. These alerts follow an initial Gale Warning as conditions in the region deteriorate.
Affected Areas
This alert specifically impacts Yakutat Bay (PKZ053).
What You Should Do
Mariners are strongly advised to prepare for dangerous accumulation of ice on their vessels. If possible, remain in port, avoid the warning area, or conduct immediate mitigation. Mariners should alter course and secure their vessels for severe conditions to prevent catastrophic loss of stability or damage.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions in Yakutat Bay are expected to be severe, with the following hazards identified:
- Heavy Freezing Spray: Accumulation rates of 2 cm per hour or greater are expected, which may rapidly build up on decks and superstructures.
- Storm Conditions: Northeast winds of 35 to 45 knots with gusts reaching up to 65 knots. Seas are expected to range between 6 and 9 feet.
- Gale Conditions: Northeast winds of 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 55 knots and seas of 7 to 9 feet.
Operating a vessel in these conditions is extremely hazardous. Freezing spray can render mechanical and electronic components inoperative, while storm-force winds and hazardous seas may capsize or damage vessels and significantly reduce visibility.
Timeline
- Gale Warning: In effect until 6:00 AM AKST Friday, February 20.
- Storm Warning: In effect from 6:00 AM AKST Friday, February 20, until 6:00 AM AKST Saturday, February 21.
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning: In effect from 9:00 PM AKST Friday, February 20, until 6:00 AM AKST Saturday, February 21.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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