Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Pribilof Islands Nearshore 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters, effective Wednesday evening through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters, 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 Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters, Alaska.
Alert Details
- Alert Type: Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Issuing Agency: National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK
- Effective Period: Wednesday, February 11, at 5:00 PM AKST through Thursday, February 12, at 5:00 AM AKST
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts the Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters (Zone PKZ766).
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, residents and mariners should avoid the affected waters during the warning period. Ensure all vessels are properly secured and prepared for significant ice accumulation.
Expected Conditions
Conditions in the Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters are expected to be hazardous throughout the week:
- Wednesday Night (Warning Period): Northwest winds of 45 knots with seas reaching 21 feet. Heavy freezing spray is expected.
- Tonight: Southwest winds of 50 knots and seas of 29 feet with snow and rain showers.
- Wednesday: Southwest winds of 45 knots becoming West 35 knots in the afternoon. Seas are forecast at 24 feet with widespread snow, rain showers, and freezing spray.
- Thursday: Northwest winds of 40 knots with seas of 18 feet.
Timeline
- Warning Onset: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST.
- Warning Expiration: Thursday, February 12, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST.
- Extended Outlook: Conditions are expected to moderate by Thursday night with Southeast winds of 30 knots and seas subsiding to 10 feet.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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