Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Resurrection Bay Through Tuesday 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Resurrection Bay, with dangerous icing conditions and 35-knot winds expected Monday night.
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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 (NWS) Anchorage office has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the coastal waters of Resurrection Bay. This alert indicates a severe meteorological hazard where freezing spray is likely to cause significant ice accumulation on vessels.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic area impacted by this warning is Resurrection Bay (UGC PKZ714) along the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
What You Should Do
Operating a vessel in these conditions is hazardous. The National Weather Service recommends that mariners avoid the area during the warning period. Significant ice accumulation can occur quickly, potentially affecting vessel stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
According to the Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, the following conditions are anticipated:
- Monday Night: North winds at 35 knots with seas reaching 7 feet. Heavy freezing spray is expected during this period.
- Tuesday: North winds are forecast to increase to 40 knots with seas maintaining a height of 7 feet.
- Additional Hazards: A Gale Warning is also in effect for Monday and Monday night.
Timeline
- Warning Onset: Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKDT
- Warning Expiration: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKDT
The alert was originally issued on Sunday, March 8, at 3:54 PM AKDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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