Storm Warning Issued for Adak to Kiska Bering Side Through Thursday Afternoon
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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 severe storm warning for the Adak to Kiska Bering Side, forecasting 50-knot winds, 22-foot seas, and snow through February 26.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Aleutian Islands, Alaska
- 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 Aleutian Islands, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. This alert is classified as a severe weather event with immediate urgency, based on observed conditions in the maritime region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Adak to Kiska Bering Side (Zone PKZ784). The affected area includes coastal waters for Southwest Alaska, Bristol Bay, the Alaska Peninsula Waters, and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nautical miles out.
What You Should Do
Official response guidance indicates that individuals should avoid the affected maritime areas. Mariners are advised to take necessary precautions for extreme wind and sea conditions and remain in safe harbor until the storm subsides.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS, the following conditions are expected:
- Wind Speed: East winds reaching 50 knots today, shifting to Northeast at 45 knots tonight.
- Sea Conditions: Average wave heights of 22 feet are expected today and tonight, with heights remaining as high as 21 feet through Friday.
- Precipitation: Snow is forecast to occur alongside the high winds and heavy seas.
Timeline
The alert was issued at 3:27 AM AKST on February 26, 2026. The warning is effective through 5:00 PM AKST on February 26, 2026. Extended forecasts indicate that winds of 40 knots and seas of 21 feet may persist into Saturday, with conditions beginning to subside by Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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