Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Valdez Arm, 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 has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Valdez Arm, with 40-knot winds and 7-foot seas expected through Wednesday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Valdez Arm, 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 Valdez Arm, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Valdez Arm region. This alert is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKDT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in place until 5:00 PM AKDT that evening.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the following geographic region:
- Valdez Arm (PKZ722)
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected coastal areas are advised to avoid travel in these waters. Heavy freezing spray can lead to rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which poses a significant threat to stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
According to the National Weather Service, the following conditions are expected during the warning period:
- Wind: Northeast winds at approximately 40 knots.
- Seas: Average wave heights of 7 feet.
- Hazards: Heavy freezing spray is likely throughout the day.
Additionally, a Gale Warning is in effect for the same period due to the high wind speeds.
Timeline
- Warning Onset: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKDT.
- Warning Expiration: The alert is set to expire at 4:00 PM AKDT, with the event officially ending by 5:00 PM AKDT.
- Outlook: Conditions are expected to transition to lighter freezing spray Wednesday night as winds decrease to 35 knots and seas subside to 6 feet.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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