Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Cape Suckling to Gravel Point Through Friday Morning
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The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, with winds up to 45 knots and 9-foot seas 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 (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast. This alert is in effect from February 26 at 3:45 AM AKST until February 27 at 5:00 AM AKST. A Gale Warning is also in effect through tonight.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the coastal waters from Cape Suckling to Gravel Point, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This includes the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out, Kodiak Island, and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected coastal regions are advised to avoid the area during the warning period. The combination of high winds and freezing spray creates hazardous conditions for marine travel.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to be severe throughout the day and into the night:
- Today: North winds of 45 knots with gusts reaching 55 knots near the Copper River Delta. Sea heights are expected to reach 9 feet with heavy freezing spray.
- Tonight: Northeast winds of 35 knots and seas of 7 feet, with continued heavy freezing spray.
- Friday: Northeast winds will decrease to 25 knots with 5-foot seas and lighter freezing spray.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning remains in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 27. Conditions are expected to gradually improve through the weekend, with winds dropping to 15-20 knots by Saturday and Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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