Storm Warning and Small Craft Advisory Issued for Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer
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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 in Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for coastal waters from Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer, with winds up to 50 knots and hazardous seas expected Saturday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters
- 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 Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK has issued a Storm Warning and a Small Craft Advisory for the coastal waters of Southeast Alaska. The alert was issued on the afternoon of March 6.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the region from Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer, extending out to 15 nautical miles.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to remain in port, alter course, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions. The NWS warns that storm-force winds and hazardous seas can capsize or damage vessels and significantly reduce visibility.
Expected Conditions
Conditions vary across the two alert periods:
- Small Craft Advisory: Southwest winds of 20 to 30 knots with seas ranging from 15 to 20 feet.
- Storm Warning: West winds of 40 to 50 knots with seas ranging from 13 to 17 feet.
Timeline
- Small Craft Advisory: Effective until 3:00 PM AKST Saturday, March 7.
- Storm Warning: Effective from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM AKST Saturday, March 7.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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