Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast Near Cape Suckling
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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 from Cape Suckling to Gravel Point, effective through Tuesday morning.
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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 (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast. This alert indicates a severe meteorological hazard that is expected to impact maritime operations in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the coastal waters from Cape Suckling to Gravel Point, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This geographic scope includes the waters adjacent to the Copper River Delta.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take necessary precautions or avoid the area during the warning period. The NWS response recommendation is to avoid the affected waters, as heavy freezing spray can lead to rapid ice accumulation on vessels, potentially impacting stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
Residents and mariners in the warning zone should prepare for the following conditions:
- Wind: Northeast winds of 35 knots, with gusts reaching up to 50 knots specifically out of the Copper River Delta.
- Seas: Average wave heights are expected to be around 6 feet.
- Freezing Spray: Heavy accumulation is forecast, particularly in areas influenced by the Copper Delta winds.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Monday, March 2, 2026. The conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 5:00 AM AKST on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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