Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Cape Suckling to Gravel Point
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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 and Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska, with wind gusts up to 70 knots 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 and a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska coast. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with likely certainty.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the coastal waters from Cape Suckling to Gravel Point, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This includes the waters near the Copper River Delta.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected maritime zones are advised to avoid the area. Heavy freezing spray can cause significant ice accumulation on vessels, which may lead to stability issues and hazardous conditions at sea.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly with the following hazards:
- Wind: North winds reaching 55 knots on Friday, with gusts as high as 70 knots near the Copper River Delta. Winds will remain high at 50 knots through Friday night.
- Seas: Wave heights are forecast to reach 10 feet on Friday, subsiding slightly to 8 feet by Friday night.
- Ice Accumulation: Heavy freezing spray is expected throughout the warning period, which can cause rapid ice buildup on exposed surfaces.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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