Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Barren Islands East and Northern Gulf of 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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NWS Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Barren Islands East, with hurricane-force winds and heavy snow expected through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage AK
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 Gulf of Alaska Coast.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska. This alert is effective from early Wednesday morning through early Thursday morning.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected is the Barren Islands East. The broader forecast area includes the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nautical miles out, encompassing Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected zones are advised to avoid the warning area. The combination of extreme wind speeds and freezing spray creates hazardous conditions for maritime travel and operations.
Expected Conditions
Severe weather conditions are forecast for the region:
- Wind Speed: Northwest winds starting at 45 to 55 knots tonight, increasing to hurricane-force winds of 65 knots on Wednesday.
- Seas: Wave heights are expected to reach 18 feet on Wednesday, subsiding slightly to 16 feet on Wednesday night.
- Precipitation: Snow and snow showers are expected throughout the duration of the alert.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray will accumulate on vessels and structures, significantly increasing the risk of instability.
Timeline
The warning onset begins at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The alert is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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