Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Southern Lynn Canal, Alaska
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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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The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Southern Lynn Canal, with storm-force winds and heavy ice accumulation expected through Saturday.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Lynn Canal, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau 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 Southern Lynn Canal, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Juneau, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Southern Lynn Canal. This alert is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Southern Lynn Canal and the Southeast Alaska Inside Waters extending from Dixon Entrance to Skagway.
What You Should Do
The NWS advises mariners and residents to avoid the affected waters during this period. Hazardous conditions can lead to rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which poses a significant risk to maritime stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
Severe maritime conditions are forecast for the region:
- Winds: North winds are expected at 45 to 50 knots, with gusts reaching up to 55 knots.
- Seas: Wave heights are projected to reach between 15 and 17 feet.
- Spray: Heavy freezing spray is anticipated, particularly as storm-force winds develop on Saturday night.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is scheduled to begin at 5:00 AM AKST on Saturday, February 21, 2026, and is currently set to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Gale warnings and freezing spray conditions are expected to persist in the surrounding window from Friday night through Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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