Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
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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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A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is in effect for Cape Suckling to Gravel Point through Sunday morning, with winds reaching 50 knots and gusts up to 70 knots.
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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 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 Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast. This alert is currently in effect and remains active through early Sunday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the coastal waters from Cape Suckling to Gravel Point, extending out to 15 nautical miles.
What You Should Do
The NWS advises individuals to avoid the affected area. Mariners should take necessary precautions to protect vessels from heavy ice accumulation and dangerous sea conditions.
Expected Conditions
Extreme maritime conditions are forecast for the region:
- Winds: North to northeast winds of 45 to 50 knots are expected. Gusts may reach up to 70 knots, particularly out of the Copper River Delta.
- Seas: Wave heights are forecast between 6 and 9 feet.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is expected tonight through Saturday night.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective through 5:00 AM AKST on Sunday, February 22. Conditions are expected to begin moderating on Sunday with winds decreasing to 35 knots and seas subsiding to 4 feet.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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