Storm Warning Issued for Adak to Kiska Bering Side with 50-Knot Winds and 22-Foot Seas
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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 Adak to Kiska Bering Side, forecasting dangerous 50-knot winds and seas up to 22 feet beginning Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Adak to Kiska Bering Side
- 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 Adak to Kiska Bering Side.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Storm Warning for the Adak to Kiska Bering Side. This alert is classified as a severe event with immediate urgency, effective from Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the coastal waters of the Adak to Kiska Bering Side (Zone PKZ784).
What You Should Do
The NWS recommends that individuals avoid the affected area. Mariners should take necessary precautions to secure vessels or remain in port as hazardous conditions develop.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: East winds are forecast to reach 50 knots on Thursday, with speeds of 40-45 knots persisting through Saturday.
- Sea Heights: Average heights of the highest one-third of waves are expected to reach 22 feet on Thursday and Thursday night.
- Precipitation: Mixed snow and rain are expected to accompany the high winds and heavy seas.
Timeline
- Warning Onset: Thursday, February 26, at 5:00 AM AKST.
- Warning Expiration: Thursday, February 26, at 5:00 PM AKST.
- Extended Outlook: Conditions will remain hazardous through the weekend. Northeast winds of 40-45 knots and seas up to 22 feet are expected Thursday night and Friday, with North winds of 35-40 knots and seas up to 21 feet continuing through Monday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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