Storm Warning and Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
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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 Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska, forecasting 65-knot gusts and heavy freezing spray through early Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage AK
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 Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
Alert Details
A Storm Warning and a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning have been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. The alert is effective immediately, with the most severe storm conditions beginning Wednesday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, specifically from Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 nautical miles. This includes the area near the Copper River Delta.
What You Should Do
Official guidance recommends that mariners and residents avoid the affected maritime areas. The combination of high winds, significant wave heights, and heavy freezing spray creates extremely hazardous conditions for navigation and vessel safety.
Expected Conditions
Dangerous maritime conditions are forecast for the region:
- Wind Speed: North winds of 45 to 50 knots are expected.
- Wind Gusts: Peak gusts up to 65 knots are forecast out of the Copper River Delta.
- Seas: Average wave heights between 10 and 11 feet.
- Precipitation & Hazards: Snow is expected, along with heavy freezing spray which can cause significant ice accumulation on vessels.
Timeline
- Storm Warning Onset: 5:00 PM AKST, Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
- Storm Warning Expiration: 5:00 AM AKST, Thursday, February 26, 2026.
- Extended Outlook: Heavy freezing spray is expected to continue through Thursday, with winds gradually subsiding to 15-20 knots by Saturday and Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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