Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Port of Valdez, Alaska
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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 the Port of Valdez, effective until 5:00 PM AKDT today, with wind gusts reaching 35 knots.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Port of Valdez, Alaska
- 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 Port of Valdez, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. The warning is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until 5:00 PM AKDT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region impacted by this alert is the Port of Valdez (PKZ720).
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected area are advised to avoid the coastal waters during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can cause significant ice accumulation on vessels, which may lead to stability issues and hazardous conditions. Ensure all necessary precautions are taken to protect maritime equipment and personnel.
Expected Conditions
According to the coastal waters forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, the following conditions are expected today:
- Wind: Northeast winds at 20 knots, with gusts reaching up to 35 knots near Valdez.
- Seas: Average wave heights of approximately 4 feet.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is expected throughout the day. Conditions are forecast to transition to lighter freezing spray tonight as winds remain at 20 knots.
Timeline
- Effective Period: Immediately through 5:00 PM AKDT, Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
- Expiration: The warning is set to expire at 7:30 PM AKDT, with the primary hazard ending at 5:00 PM AKDT.
- Extended Outlook: Northeast winds of 20 knots and freezing spray are expected to continue through Thursday, with conditions gradually improving by Friday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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