Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi Through Monday
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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 and Gale Warning for the Alaska Peninsula waters, with dangerous conditions expected through Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Alaska Peninsula Waters
- 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 Alaska Peninsula Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning and a Gale Warning. These alerts are currently in effect for coastal waters near the Alaska Peninsula.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the maritime region from Castle Cape to Cape Tolstoi, extending out to 15 nautical miles (NM).
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected coastal areas are advised to take necessary precautions. The NWS recommends a response of Avoid for the specified waters during the warning period due to the hazardous conditions.
Expected Conditions
Severe maritime weather conditions are forecast for the region:
- Wind: Northwest winds are expected at 40 knots today and tonight, with gusts reaching up to 55 knots. Winds will remain strong on Monday at approximately 35 knots.
- Seas: Wave heights are forecast at 6 feet today and tonight, subsiding slightly to 4 feet on Monday.
- Accumulation: Heavy freezing spray is expected to accumulate on vessels and structures through Monday.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective as of March 8, 2026, at 3:36 AM AKDT. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires on Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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