Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Kuskokwim Delta Coastal Waters
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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 for the Kuskokwim Delta from 15 to 80 NM, effective Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Kuskokwim Delta, 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 Kuskokwim Delta, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. The alert is classified as a severe threat with a high level of certainty. Additionally, a Gale Warning remains in effect for the region through Thursday.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Kuskokwim Delta from 15 to 80 NM (Marine Forecast Zone PKZ764).
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected coastal areas are advised to avoid the warning zone. Heavy freezing spray can cause significant ice accumulation on vessels, creating hazardous operating conditions.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions in the ice-free waters are expected to include:
- Thursday: West winds at 35 knots with seas reaching 11 feet. Heavy freezing spray is expected during this period.
- Wednesday/Wednesday Night: South to southwest winds at 35 knots with seas between 13 and 16 feet. Snow showers are expected Wednesday night.
- Thursday Night: West winds decreasing to 30 knots with seas at 10 feet.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The warning is scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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