Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Resurrection Bay Through Sunday Afternoon
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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 Resurrection Bay, with dangerous maritime conditions expected to last through Sunday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Resurrection Bay, Alaska
- 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 Resurrection Bay, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. This alert indicates that conditions are likely to cause significant ice accumulation on vessels in the area.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers Resurrection Bay (PKZ714) in the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast region.
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, the recommended response is to avoid the area. Mariners should take necessary precautions to protect vessels and crew from heavy ice accumulation, which can affect stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions in Resurrection Bay are expected to be hazardous:
- Tonight: North winds of 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. Seas are forecast at 6 feet with heavy freezing spray.
- Sunday: North winds of 25 knots and seas of 5 feet with continued heavy freezing spray.
- General Conditions: Freezing spray is already present today with north winds of 25 knots and gusts to 35 knots.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on Saturday, February 28, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Sunday, March 1, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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