Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Shelikof Strait Through Monday Afternoon
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NOAA issued it on April 1, 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 the Shelikof Strait as winds reach 35 knots and seas rise to 9 feet.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Shelikof Strait, Alaska
- Issued
- April 1, 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 Shelikof Strait, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. This alert indicates a high likelihood of significant ice accumulation on vessels due to freezing spray and high winds.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Shelikof Strait (PKZ738) within the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast region.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected area are advised to avoid the specified coastal waters. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid ice accumulation on ships, which can lead to stability issues and hazardous maritime conditions.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS forecast, the following conditions are expected during the warning period:
- Winds: Northwest winds at 35 knots.
- Seas: Average wave heights of 9 feet.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray resulting from the combination of strong winds and cold temperatures.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKDT on Sunday, March 15, 2026. The alert is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKDT on Monday, March 16, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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