Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Yakutat Bay Through Saturday Afternoon

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Juneau, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the coastal waters of Yakutat Bay. This alert was issued on February 20 at 2:26 PM AKST and remains in effect as hazardous maritime conditions develop.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the following geographic regions:

• Yakutat Bay (UGC: PKZ053)
• Disenchantment Bay

What You Should Do

According to the National Weather Service, the recommended response is to avoid the affected coastal waters. Heavy freezing spray can cause rapid ice accumulation on vessels, which poses a significant risk to stability and safety at sea.

Expected Conditions

Weather conditions in the warning area are forecast as follows:

• Tonight: Northeast winds of 40 knots, with winds reaching 55 knots out of Disenchantment Bay. Seas are expected to reach 11 feet with freezing spray.
• Saturday: Northeast winds of 35 knots, with winds up to 50 knots out of Disenchantment Bay. Seas are forecast at 9 feet with light freezing spray.
• Saturday Night: Northeast winds of 35 knots, with storm-force winds up to 50 knots out of Disenchantment Bay. Seas will remain around 9 feet with continued freezing spray.
• Sunday: Northeast winds of 30 knots and seas of 8 feet with light freezing spray.

Timeline

The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective until Saturday, February 21, at 5:00 PM AKST. Additionally, a Storm Warning is in effect for the region through late tonight, February 20.