Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Saint Matthew Island Waters 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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NWS Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Saint Matthew Island Waters, with 50-knot winds and 21-foot seas expected through Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Saint Matthew Island 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 Saint Matthew Island Waters, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Saint Matthew Island Waters. The alert is effective immediately and remains in force until Wednesday afternoon.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically affects the following geographic region:
- Saint Matthew Island Waters (UGC: PKZ767)
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, the recommended response is to avoid the warning area. Heavy freezing spray can cause significant ice accumulation on vessels, creating hazardous conditions for maritime operations.
Expected Conditions
The forecast for the Saint Matthew Island Waters includes the following hazardous conditions:
- Winds: Today, East winds are expected at 40 knots east of Saint Matthew Island, with Northeast winds reaching 50 knots west of the island. Winds will continue from the Northeast at 45 knots tonight and Wednesday.
- Seas: Wave heights in ice-free waters are forecast at 20 feet today, 21 feet tonight, and 19 feet on Wednesday.
- Precipitation: Widespread snow showers are expected today and tonight, with snow continuing through Wednesday.
- Freezing Spray: Heavy freezing spray is expected to occur throughout the warning period.
Timeline
- Effective Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 3:11 AM AKST
- Duration: The warning remains in effect through Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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