Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Resurrection Bay Through Thursday Morning
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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 Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Resurrection Bay, effective from Wednesday morning through Thursday morning, as 40-knot winds and 9-foot seas create hazardous maritime conditions.
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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
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Resurrection Bay area. This alert is classified as a severe maritime hazard due to the likelihood of significant ice accumulation on vessels.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region impacted by this warning is Resurrection Bay. The broader coastal waters forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, including areas up to 100 nautical miles out, Kodiak Island, and Cook Inlet, are also monitoring these conditions.
What You Should Do
Official guidance recommends that mariners avoid the area during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid ice accumulation on ships, which may lead to stability issues or equipment failure. Ensure all safety gear is accessible and monitor local marine forecasts for updates.
Expected Conditions
Dangerous maritime conditions are forecast through Wednesday night:
- Wind: North winds sustained at 40 knots.
- Seas: Average wave heights of 9 feet.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is expected to persist through Wednesday night.
Conditions will begin to moderate on Thursday, with north winds decreasing to 35 knots and seas subsiding to 7 feet.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is scheduled to begin at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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