Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Valdez Narrows Through Sunday Afternoon
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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 Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Valdez Narrows, with 35-knot winds and heavy ice accumulation expected through Sunday.
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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 (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Valdez Narrows. This alert is in effect alongside a Gale Warning for the region.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic area impacted by this warning is the Valdez Narrows (PKZ721) within the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
What You Should Do
The NWS recommends that mariners and residents avoid the affected waters during this period. Heavy freezing spray can cause significant ice accumulation on vessels, which may lead to stability issues and hazardous maritime conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: North winds are expected to reach speeds of 35 knots today and through Sunday.
- Seas: Average wave heights are forecast at 4 feet.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is expected to persist throughout the duration of the warning.
Timeline
The warning was issued at 8:10 AM AKST on February 28, 2026. It is expected to remain in effect until 5:00 PM AKST on Sunday, March 1, 2026. Conditions are expected to begin improving Sunday night, with winds decreasing to 25 knots and seas subsiding to 3 feet.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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