Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Cape Suckling to Gravel Point Coastal Waters
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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 in Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, effective Friday, February 20, with wind gusts up to 70 knots.
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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 (NWS) in Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with a high level of certainty regarding its impact on the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the area from Cape Suckling to Gravel Point, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This geographic scope includes the coastal waters forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, which encompasses areas up to 100 nautical miles out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Mariners and those operating in the affected coastal regions are advised to avoid the area during the warning period. The combination of extreme wind speeds and freezing temperatures creates hazardous conditions for maritime operations. It is recommended to monitor updated forecasts from NWS Anchorage for any changes in the storm's trajectory or intensity.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly as the storm progresses. Forecasted conditions include:
- Wind: North winds at 55 knots, with extreme gusts reaching up to 70 knots specifically out of the Copper River Delta.
- Seas: Average wave heights are expected to reach 10 feet.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is anticipated due to the combination of high winds and cold temperatures, which can lead to rapid ice accumulation on vessels.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is scheduled to begin at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on the same day. Prior to the onset of the heavy freezing spray, a storm warning is in effect for Thursday night into Friday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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