Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Shelikof Strait Through Monday Morning
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NOAA issued it on March 31, 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, with gale-force winds and heavy ice accumulation expected Sunday night.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Shelikof Strait, Alaska
- Issued
- March 31, 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 Shelikof Strait, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. This alert is in effect alongside a Gale Warning for the region as hazardous maritime conditions develop.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Shelikof Strait. The broader forecast area includes the coastal waters for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to avoid the area during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which poses a significant risk to stability and safety. Operators should take necessary precautions or remain in port.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly starting Sunday night:
- Wind: Northwest winds reaching 35 knots (gale force).
- Seas: Average wave heights of approximately 9 feet.
- Accumulation: Heavy freezing spray is expected to accumulate on exposed surfaces.
- Preceding Conditions: Prior to the warning, North winds of 30 knots and seas up to 7 feet with light freezing spray are expected through Sunday morning.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is specifically effective from 5:00 PM AKDT on Sunday, March 15, 2026, until 5:00 AM AKDT on Monday, March 16, 2026. Winds are expected to remain high at 30-35 knots through the early part of the week.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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