Storm Warning Issued for Adak to Kiska Pacific Side

Source: NOAA · Aleutian Islands, Alaska

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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for the Adak to Kiska Pacific Side in Alaska, with high winds and rough seas expected from April 17 through April 18.

What this NWS weather alert tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by NOAA on June 6, 2026 and geographically references Aleutian Islands, Alaska. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken — "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to — Weather Alerts — determines the regulatory framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, recalls, evacuations) are available to affected individuals and who holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

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Alert Details

The Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. It is an actual alert with a severity level of Severe and event code SRW, effective starting April 16, 2026, at 3:57 PM AKDT.

Affected Areas

The warning affects the Adak to Kiska Pacific Side, corresponding to the PKZ785 zone in the Aleutian Islands region of Alaska.

What You Should Do

The response directive is to Avoid, indicating that individuals should take precautions and avoid marine activities in the affected areas due to the hazardous conditions.

Expected Conditions

Conditions include SW wind 20 kt becoming S 30 kt tonight with seas 9 ft and rain and snow; S wind 45 kt on Friday with seas building to 23 ft and rain and snow; SW wind 50 kt Friday night with seas 27 ft; W wind 40 kt on Saturday with seas 22 ft; and continuing with high winds and seas through Tuesday.

Timeline

The alert is effective from April 16, 2026, at 3:57 PM AKDT, with onset on April 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKDT. It expires on April 17, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKDT and ends on April 18, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKDT.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this NWS weather alert.

What is this NWS weather alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for the Adak to Kiska Pacific Side in Alaska, with high winds and rough seas expected from April 17 through April 18.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Aleutian Islands, Alaska. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Weather Alerts updates?
Browse the full Weather Alerts feed on Areazine at areazine.com/weather/ for the latest updates from NOAA and other agencies.