Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Sitkinak to Castle Cape Coastal Waters
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NWS Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Sitkinak to Castle Cape, with 40-knot winds and heavy ice accumulation expected Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest 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 Southwest Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the coastal waters of Southwest Alaska. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with a high likelihood of occurrence.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the maritime region from Sitkinak to Castle Cape, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This includes the coastal waters forecast for the Alaska Peninsula Waters.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected area are advised to avoid the warning zone. Heavy freezing spray can cause significant ice accumulation on vessels, which can lead to hazardous operating conditions and instability.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate starting Tuesday night with northwest winds of 35 knots and freezing spray. By Wednesday, winds are forecast to increase to 40 knots from the northwest, with seas reaching 8 feet. These conditions will facilitate heavy freezing spray. High winds of 40 knots and 8-foot seas are expected to persist through Wednesday night and Thursday.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. A Gale Warning is also in effect for the region starting Tuesday night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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