Hurricane Force Wind Warning Issued for West of Barren Islands and Kamishak Bay
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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 Hurricane Force Wind Warning for Kamishak Bay and the Barren Islands, forecasting 65-knot winds and extreme freezing spray.
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- Record type
- Hurricane Force Wind Warning
- Affected area
- West of Barren Islands and Kamishak Bay, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage
Wind notices are issued against local thresholds and a defined time window. Confirm both in the original notice before making a current-condition decision.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in West of Barren Islands and Kamishak Bay, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Hurricane Force Wind Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. This alert is in effect for the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska, specifically targeting areas with significant maritime hazards including heavy freezing spray.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic scope of this warning includes the West of Barren Islands, including Kamishak Bay (Zone PKZ730). The warning area encompasses coastal waters up to 100 nautical miles out from the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
What You Should Do
Authorities recommend that mariners and vessel operators avoid the area during the warning period. The extreme freezing spray poses a significant hazard, as ice may rapidly accumulate on vessels at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater, potentially affecting vessel stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are forecast to be extreme throughout the alert period:
- Winds: Northwest winds are expected to peak at 65 knots on Wednesday. Winds will remain high at 55 knots into Wednesday night.
- Seas: Wave heights are expected to reach 19 feet on Wednesday, subsiding slightly to 16 feet by Wednesday night.
- Freezing Spray: Extreme freezing spray is forecast at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater.
- Temperature/Ice: Freezing spray is already occurring and will intensify as wind speeds increase.
Timeline
The Hurricane Force Wind Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. Conditions are expected to gradually improve through Friday and Saturday, with winds decreasing to 30 knots and seas to 8 feet.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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