Storm Warning Issued for Adak to Kiska Pacific Side Coastal Waters

Source: NOAA · Adak to Kiska Pacific Side

This alert is no longer in effect.

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 Pacific Side, with winds up to 50 knots and 24-foot seas expected Thursday.

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Record type
Storm Warning
Affected area
Adak to Kiska Pacific 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 Pacific Side.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event requiring immediate attention for those in the affected maritime zones.

Affected Areas

The warning is specifically in effect for the Adak to Kiska Pacific Side (Zone PKZ785).

What You Should Do

Official guidance indicates that individuals should avoid the area. Mariners and those near coastal waters should take necessary precautions to secure vessels and property against high winds and significant wave heights.

Expected Conditions

According to the NWS forecast, the following conditions are expected:

  • Thursday: East winds reaching 50 knots with seas as high as 24 feet. Rain and snow are expected.
  • Tonight: East winds of 45 knots and seas of 20 feet with rain and snow.
  • Extended Outlook: High winds between 35 and 45 knots and seas ranging from 10 to 24 feet are forecast to continue through Monday.

Timeline

  • Issued: February 25, 2026, at 3:33 PM AKST
  • Warning Onset: February 26, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
  • Warning Expiration: February 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for the Adak to Kiska Pacific Side, with winds up to 50 knots and 24-foot seas expected Thursday.
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 Adak to Kiska Pacific Side. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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