Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef 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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NWS Anchorage AK warns of extreme freezing spray and gale-force winds for coastal waters from Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef through Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Alaska Coastal Waters
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage AK
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 in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the coastal waters of Southwest Alaska. This alert is in effect alongside a Gale Warning for the region, indicating hazardous maritime conditions.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the maritime region from Nelson Lagoon to Cape Sarichef, extending from 15 to 70 nautical miles out. This includes portions of the Alaska Peninsula waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nm out.
What You Should Do
Mariners and vessel operators are advised to avoid the area. Extreme freezing spray can cause rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which may lead to significant stability issues and hazardous operating conditions. Ensure all safety equipment is secured and continue to monitor maritime forecasts for updates.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate Thursday night with northeast winds reaching 35 knots and seas rising to 8 feet. Snow is forecast for the area. Most critically, extreme freezing spray is expected at a rate of 4 centimeters per hour or greater, which may rapidly accumulate on vessels. On Friday, northwest winds of 35 knots are expected to diminish to 25 knots in the afternoon, though seas will remain around 8 feet.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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