Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Kuskokwim Delta Marine 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 coastal waters, effective from Thursday evening through Friday morning.
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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
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Kuskokwim Delta. This alert is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the marine zone identified as the Kuskokwim Delta from 15 to 80 NM (Zone PKZ764).
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected coastal region are advised to take necessary precautions. The National Weather Service recommends that individuals avoid the warning area during the effective period due to the hazardous conditions.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions in the Kuskokwim Delta are expected to be hazardous for marine travel:
- Freezing Spray: Heavy freezing spray is forecast for tonight.
- Wind: Northwest winds at 30 knots are expected, becoming Southeast after midnight.
- Seas: In ice-free waters, seas are expected to reach 11 feet before subsiding to 6 feet after midnight.
- Additional Weather: Rain and snow are forecast for Friday, with winds remaining around 30 knots.
Timeline
- Warning Onset: Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST
- Warning Expiration: Friday, February 13, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
Conditions are expected to remain hazardous through the night, with a Small Craft Advisory also in effect through Friday night for the broader region.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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