Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Gore Point to Marmot Island
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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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A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is in effect for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast through Thursday afternoon, with 45-knot winds and 19-foot seas creating hazardous maritime conditions.
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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 for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast. This alert is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on February 26, 2026, and remains in effect until 5:00 PM AKST.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the maritime region from Gore Point to Marmot Island, extending from 15 to 80 nautical miles out. The broader forecast area includes the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska up to 100 nautical miles out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to avoid the warning area. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which may lead to stability issues and dangerous operating conditions. Ensure all safety equipment is secured and monitor local maritime frequencies for updates.
Expected Conditions
For today, Northwest winds are expected to reach 45 knots. Sea heights are forecasted at 19 feet, subsiding to 13 feet in the afternoon. The primary hazard is heavy freezing spray. Conditions are expected to persist into the evening with Northwest winds of 35 knots and 10-foot seas, though the intensity of the freezing spray may decrease after the warning period expires.
Timeline
- Onset: February 26, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
- Warning Expiration: February 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST
- Extended Outlook: Freezing spray and Northwest winds of 25-35 knots are expected to continue through Friday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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