Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Southern Lynn Canal and Southeast Alaska Inside Waters
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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 has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Southern Lynn Canal, with 65-knot gusts and 15-foot seas expected through early Sunday.
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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) Juneau AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Southern Lynn Canal. This severe alert indicates that hazardous conditions are likely, posing a significant threat to maritime safety due to rapid ice accumulation on vessels.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Southern Lynn Canal and the Southeast Alaska Inside Waters, spanning the region from Dixon Entrance to Skagway.
What You Should Do
Official instructions advise mariners to avoid the area during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid ice buildup on decks and superstructures, which can lead to vessel instability, capsizing, or the failure of essential equipment.
Expected Conditions
Conditions in the Southern Lynn Canal are forecast to be extremely hazardous:
- Tonight: North winds of 50 knots with gusts up to 65 knots. Sea heights are expected to reach 15 feet, accompanied by heavy freezing spray.
- Today: North winds of 45 knots with gusts to 60 knots and 15-foot seas.
- Sunday: North storm force winds up to 50 knots and 15-foot seas will continue to produce freezing spray.
- Sunday Night: North gales to 40 knots with gusts to 55 knots and 14-foot seas.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on Saturday, February 21, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Sunday, February 22, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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