Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Shelikof Strait Through Tuesday 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 Shelikof Strait, effective through Tuesday afternoon, with extreme ice accumulation rates expected.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Shelikof Strait, 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 Shelikof Strait, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Shelikof Strait. This alert is currently in effect and remains active until Tuesday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region impacted by this warning is the Shelikof Strait (PKZ738). This area is part of the coastal waters forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, extending up to 100 nm out.
What You Should Do
Mariners and vessel operators are advised to avoid the warning area if possible. The NWS recommends taking necessary precautions as heavy freezing spray can lead to rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which may impact stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
Conditions in the Shelikof Strait are expected to be hazardous through the middle of the week:
- Today and Tonight: Northwest winds of 40 knots with seas ranging from 8 to 9 feet. Heavy freezing spray is expected.
- Tuesday: Northwest winds of 35 knots with 7-foot seas. Extreme freezing spray is forecast at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater, which may rapidly accumulate on vessels.
- Extended Outlook: Conditions will remain rough through Wednesday with northwest winds of 30 knots and 6-foot seas.
Timeline
- Effective Date: March 9, 2026, at 4:22 AM AKDT
- Onset: March 9, 2026, at 4:00 AM AKDT
- Expiration: March 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKDT
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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