Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Valdez Narrows Through Wednesday 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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NWS Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Valdez Narrows, with dangerous marine conditions and 35-knot winds expected.
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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 in response to hazardous marine conditions expected to develop in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Valdez Narrows (PKZ721). This area is part of the coastal waters forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, the recommended response is to avoid the area during the warning period. Heavy freezing spray can accumulate rapidly on vessels, creating dangerous weight and stability issues. Mariners should take necessary precautions to secure vessels or remain in port.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to become hazardous starting Tuesday morning. The following conditions are forecast for the Valdez Narrows:
- Winds: Northeast winds at 35 knots.
- Seas: Average wave heights of 4 feet.
- Hazards: Heavy freezing spray is expected to persist through Tuesday night.
- Additional Alerts: A Gale Warning is also in effect for Tuesday and Tuesday night.
Timeline
- Effective Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKDT
- Expiration Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKDT
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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