Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Valdez Narrows Through Tuesday 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 has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Valdez Narrows, with north winds up to 35 knots and significant icing expected through Tuesday.
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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) Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Valdez Narrows. The alert was issued early Monday morning as hazardous maritime conditions are expected to impact the region.
Affected Areas
This warning specifically impacts the following geographic area:
- Valdez Narrows (Marine Zone PKZ721)
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, maritime operators and residents should avoid the warning area. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which significantly increases the risk of capsizing or equipment failure.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters are tracking the following conditions for the Valdez Narrows:
- Wind: North winds at 30 knots today, increasing to 35 knots tonight and through Tuesday.
- Seas: Average wave heights of 4 feet are expected through Tuesday morning, subsiding to 3 feet by Tuesday night.
- Hazard: Heavy freezing spray is expected to occur throughout the period due to the combination of strong winds and cold temperatures.
Timeline
- Effective: 3:30 AM AKST, Monday, March 2, 2026
- Onset: 3:00 AM AKST, Monday, March 2, 2026
- Duration: The warning remains in effect until the event concludes at 5:00 PM AKST on Tuesday, March 3, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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