NWS Juneau Issues Storm Warning for Dixon Entrance to Cape Edgecumbe with 38-Foot Seas Expected
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A Storm Warning has been issued for coastal waters near Juneau, Alaska, with southwest winds up to 50 knots and dangerous seas reaching 38 feet expected Thursday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Coastal Southeast Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Coastal Southeast Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for coastal waters in Southeast Alaska. This alert is part of a progressive weather event that includes a Small Craft Advisory and a Gale Warning. The Storm Warning is specifically effective on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following maritime regions out to 15 nautical miles:
- Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision
- Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe
What You Should Do
Mariners are urged to take immediate precautions. The National Weather Service recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm's path, and secure vessels for severe conditions. Storm-force winds and hazardous seas are expected to capsize or damage vessels and will significantly reduce visibility.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are forecast to intensify through Thursday:
- Storm Warning Conditions: Southwest winds of 50 knots with gusts reaching 60 knots. Seas are expected to build to heights between 33 and 38 feet.
- Gale Warning Conditions: South winds 35 to 45 knots with gusts up to 55 knots. Seas are expected to range from 18 to 23 feet.
- Small Craft Advisory Conditions: Southeast winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots. Seas are expected to be between 9 and 14 feet.
Timeline
The weather event will occur in three distinct phases:
- Small Craft Advisory: In effect until midnight AKST Wednesday night, February 11.
- Gale Warning: In effect from midnight Wednesday night to 6:00 AM AKST Thursday, February 12.
- Storm Warning: In effect from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM AKST Thursday, February 12.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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