Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Cape Cleare to Gore Point Through Thursday Morning
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, with storm-force winds and heavy ice accumulation expected.
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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
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 Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast. This alert is classified as severe and likely by the issuing agency, indicating a significant threat to maritime safety.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the coastal waters from Cape Cleare to Gore Point, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This region includes portions of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends that mariners and vessel operators avoid the area during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which may lead to dangerous stability issues and equipment failure.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly starting Wednesday. The forecast includes:
- Winds: Northwest winds increasing to 50 knots on Wednesday, shifting to North at 45 knots on Wednesday night.
- Seas: Wave heights are expected to reach 10 feet on Wednesday, subsiding slightly to 9 feet by Wednesday night.
- Icing: Heavy freezing spray is expected throughout the day Wednesday and into the night.
- Extended Outlook: Conditions are expected to improve Thursday with North winds at 30 knots and seas dropping to 6 feet.
Timeline
- Onset: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
- Duration: The warning remains in effect through Wednesday night.
- Expiration: Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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