Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Northern Lynn Canal Through Friday
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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 Juneau has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Northern Lynn Canal, effective Thursday evening through Friday noon, as rapid ice accumulation threatens vessel stability.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Lynn Canal
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau 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 Lynn Canal.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Juneau has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Northern Lynn Canal. This alert is issued in conjunction with a Gale Warning and a subsequent Small Craft Advisory for the region.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected is the Northern Lynn Canal (PKZ012).
What You Should Do
Mariners are urged to prepare for dangerous ice accumulation on their vessels. The NWS recommends remaining in port, avoiding the warning area, or conducting immediate mitigation. Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions by seeking safe harbor, altering course, or securing the vessel for severe weather.
Expected Conditions
- Freezing Spray: Heavy freezing spray is expected at a rate of 2 cm per hour or greater, which may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
- Wind Speeds: North winds of 25 to 40 knots are forecast, with gusts reaching up to 45 knots during the Gale Warning period. Winds of 20 to 30 knots with gusts to 35 knots are expected during the Small Craft Advisory.
- Impacts: Operating a vessel in these conditions is hazardous. Ice accretion on decks and superstructures may result in a catastrophic loss of stability. Additionally, freezing spray can render mechanical and electronic components inoperative, while strong winds will cause hazardous seas and reduced visibility.
Timeline
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning: Effective from 6:00 PM AKST Thursday, February 26, until 12:00 PM AKST Friday, February 27.
- Gale Warning: In effect until 6:00 AM AKST Friday.
- Small Craft Advisory: Effective from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM AKST Friday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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