Hurricane Force Wind Warning Issued for Barren Islands East

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Hurricane Force Wind Warning for the Barren Islands East region. This alert is part of a broader coastal waters forecast affecting the Northern Gulf of Alaska coast.

Affected Areas

The primary area impacted by this warning is Barren Islands East (PKZ731).

What You Should Do

Mariners and residents are advised to avoid the area during the warning period. The NWS warns that extreme freezing spray at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater may rapidly accumulate on vessels, creating hazardous conditions.

Expected Conditions

Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly over the next 48 hours:

• Wednesday: Northwest winds reaching 65 knots with seas up to 18 feet. Extreme freezing spray is expected.
• Tonight: Northwest winds increasing from 45 knots to 55 knots after midnight. Seas of 16 feet with heavy freezing spray.
• Wednesday Night: Northwest winds of 55 knots and seas of 16 feet.
• Extended Outlook: Winds are expected to decrease to 40 knots on Thursday and 25 knots by Friday.

Timeline

The Hurricane Force Wind Warning is specifically in effect for Wednesday, February 25. The overall alert period ends at 5:00 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.