Storm Warning for Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side
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NOAA issued it on May 4, 2026, 3 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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A Storm Warning has been issued by NWS Anchorage AK for Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side from 15 to 85 NM, with strong winds and high seas expected starting April 26.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side
- Issued
- May 4, 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 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side.
Alert Details
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. This alert is effective from April 26, 2026, at 3:10 AM AKDT.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the coastal waters from Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side, specifically from 15 to 85 nautical miles out, as indicated by zone PKZ772.
What You Should Do
The response to this alert is to avoid the affected areas due to the severe conditions.
Expected Conditions
Conditions include south winds up to 50 knots today, with seas building to 29 feet. Rain and snow showers are expected, along with widespread rain and snow showers tonight and into Monday, with winds diminishing to 35 knots after midnight and seas at 23 feet.
Timeline
The alert is effective from April 26, 2026, at 3:10 AM AKDT, with onset at 5:00 AM AKDT. It expires at 4:30 PM AKDT and ends at 5:00 PM AKDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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