Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Shelikof Strait Through Wednesday Morning
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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 AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Shelikof Strait, with winds gusting to 50 knots and heavy ice accumulation expected after midnight Tuesday.
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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 in Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Shelikof Strait. This alert is in effect from Tuesday night through early Wednesday morning. A Gale Warning is also in effect for the region during this period.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Shelikof Strait (PKZ738) within the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, extending up to 100 nautical miles out, including areas near Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Mariners and those operating in the affected coastal waters are advised to avoid the area if possible. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which may lead to stability issues and hazardous operating conditions. Ensure all safety equipment is secured and monitor local weather updates.
Expected Conditions
The region will experience Northwest winds of 35 knots, with gusts reaching up to 50 knots out of bays and passes. Seas are expected to reach 8 feet. Heavy freezing spray is forecast to begin after midnight on Tuesday night as temperatures and wind conditions align.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective until 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 25. Conditions are expected to intensify late Tuesday night, with high winds and heavy seas persisting into Wednesday morning.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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