Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Valdez Narrows Through Wednesday 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 35-knot winds and ice accumulation expected through Wednesday.
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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. This alert is issued in conjunction with a Gale Warning for the region as hazardous maritime conditions are expected to persist.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic area affected is the Valdez Narrows (PKZ721) within the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska.
What You Should Do
Residents and mariners are advised to avoid the area. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which poses a significant threat to stability and safety at sea.
Expected Conditions
According to the Coastal Waters Forecast, the following conditions are anticipated:
- Winds: Northeast winds at 35 knots today, shifting to North winds at 35 knots tonight and through Wednesday.
- Seas: Wave heights are expected to remain around 4 feet.
- Accumulation: Heavy freezing spray is forecast to occur throughout the day Tuesday and continue through Wednesday.
Timeline
The warning is currently effective as of March 10, 2026. The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 PM AKDT on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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