Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Saint Matthew Island Waters
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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 winds up to 50 knots and seas reaching 21 feet expected through Wednesday morning.
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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) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Saint Matthew Island Waters. This alert is classified as a severe threat with a high level of certainty. Additionally, a Storm Warning is in effect for Tuesday.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Saint Matthew Island Waters (UGC: PKZ767). This includes coastal waters for Southwest Alaska, Bristol Bay, the Alaska Peninsula Waters, and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nautical miles out.
What You Should Do
Residents and mariners in the affected area are advised to avoid the region during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can lead to significant ice accumulation on vessels, creating hazardous conditions and impacting stability.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate starting Monday night with the following specifics provided by the NWS:
- Tuesday: East winds of 40 knots east of Saint Matthew Island and Northeast winds of 50 knots west of the island. Seas in ice-free waters are expected to reach 20 feet. Widespread snow showers and heavy freezing spray are forecast.
- Tuesday Night: East winds of 35 knots east of the island and Northeast winds of 45 knots west of the island. Seas in ice-free waters are expected to reach 21 feet with continued widespread snow showers and heavy freezing spray.
- Wednesday: North winds of 45 knots with seas in ice-free waters at 19 feet.
Timeline
- Onset: The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning begins at 5:00 AM AKST on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
- Duration: The warning remains in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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