Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Resurrection Bay Through Wednesday 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, effective Tuesday evening through Wednesday, with wind gusts up to 55 knots expected.
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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, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Resurrection Bay. The alert is effective starting Tuesday evening and is scheduled to remain in place until Wednesday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The primary area affected by this warning is Resurrection Bay (PKZ714). The broader Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast also notes hazardous conditions for areas up to 100 nm out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Official guidance recommends that individuals avoid the affected marine areas during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can lead to rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which significantly impacts stability and safety at sea.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate Tuesday night as north winds increase to 30 knots, reaching 40 knots overnight. Wind gusts are forecast to increase from 25 knots to as high as 55 knots. Seas are expected to build to 9 feet. These conditions will facilitate the development of heavy freezing spray. On Wednesday, north winds of 40 knots and gusts of 55 knots will continue, maintaining 9-foot seas and heavy freezing spray through the day.
Timeline
The warning onset is scheduled for 5:00 PM AKST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The alert is currently set to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Conditions are expected to begin moderating by Thursday, with winds decreasing to 35 knots.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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