Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef Through Saturday 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for coastal waters between Nelson Lagoon and Cape Sarichef, with hazardous conditions expected through March 7.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Alaska Coastal 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 Southwest Alaska Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the coastal waters of Southwest Alaska. This alert is classified as severe and indicates that hazardous conditions are likely to occur within the specified timeframe.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the maritime region from Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This includes the Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
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, which can lead to stability issues and dangerous operating conditions. Ensure all safety equipment is secured and monitor further updates from the National Weather Service.
Expected Conditions
Conditions in the warning area are expected to be hazardous, characterized by the following:
- Tonight: Northeast winds at 40 knots with 8-foot seas. Snow and heavy freezing spray are expected.
- Friday: Northwest winds at 35 knots, diminishing to 25 knots in the afternoon. Seas will be around 7 feet with snow showers and continued heavy freezing spray.
- Friday Night: Northwest winds at 25 knots and 7-foot seas with snow showers and heavy freezing spray.
- Saturday and Saturday Night: Northwest winds increasing to 30 knots with seas rising to 12 feet.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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