Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Cook Inlet 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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NWS Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Cook Inlet waters, with north winds up to 30 knots and heavy ice accumulation expected through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Cook Inlet, Alaska
- 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 Cook Inlet, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the coastal waters of Cook Inlet. This alert is in effect through early Thursday morning, as hazardous conditions are expected to impact maritime operations.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic region:
- Cook Inlet: From Kalgin Island to Point Bede (Zone PKZ742).
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected coastal areas are advised to avoid travel in these waters. Heavy freezing spray can lead to rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which can significantly impact stability and safety. Ensure all equipment is secured and monitor further updates from the National Weather Service.
Expected Conditions
According to the Coastal Waters Forecast, the following conditions are anticipated:
- Wind: North winds at 30 knots today, diminishing to 20 knots this afternoon. Tonight, north winds will be 25 knots, further diminishing to 15 knots after midnight.
- Seas: Waves are expected to reach 8 feet today before subsiding to 5 feet this afternoon and tonight.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is expected throughout the day and night, posing a severe risk to vessels.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately and remains in place until 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Conditions are expected to improve slightly by Friday, with north-east winds of 20 knots and 5-foot seas.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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