Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Valdez Narrows Through Friday 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Valdez Narrows, with 45-knot winds and dangerous icing conditions expected through early Friday.
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- Record type
- Heavy Freezing Spray Warning
- Affected area
- Valdez Narrows, 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 Valdez Narrows, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Valdez Narrows. This alert is issued in conjunction with a Gale Warning for the region, as hazardous maritime conditions are expected to develop.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in effect for the following geographic area:
- Valdez Narrows (Zone PKZ721)
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, the recommended response is to avoid the affected waters. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid and significant ice accumulation on vessels, which can lead to instability and dangerous operating conditions for mariners.
Expected Conditions
Based on the Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, the following conditions are anticipated:
- Wind: North winds are forecast at 45 knots through Thursday, decreasing slightly to 40 knots on Thursday night.
- Seas: Average wave heights are expected to remain around 4 feet.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is expected to persist from Thursday morning through Thursday night.
Timeline
- Effective Date: The warning was issued at 3:30 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 25.
- Onset: Hazardous conditions are expected to begin at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 26.
- Duration: The warning is currently scheduled to end at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 27.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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