Storm Warning Issued for Barren Islands East; 50-Knot Winds and 14-Foot Seas Forecast
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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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NWS Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for Barren Islands East effective Friday, March 6, warning of 50-knot winds, 14-foot seas, and freezing spray.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Barren Islands East, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage
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 Barren Islands East, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, Alaska, has issued a Storm Warning for the Barren Islands East. The warning is specifically highlighted for Friday, March 6, 2026.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected is Barren Islands East (UGC: PKZ731). This area is part of the coastal waters for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, extending up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends that individuals avoid the area during the warning period. Mariners should prepare for hazardous conditions and ensure all vessels are secured against high winds and significant wave heights.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate starting Thursday night with East winds increasing to 40 knots and 11-foot seas. On Friday, Southeast winds are forecast to reach 50 knots before becoming Southwest at 35 knots in the afternoon. Sea heights are expected to peak at 14 feet. Rain is expected throughout the day. By Friday night, West winds of 40 knots are anticipated along with the development of freezing spray and 13-foot seas.
Timeline
The specific Storm Warning is effective through 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026. However, hazardous conditions including winds of 35-40 knots and seas up to 9 feet are expected to persist through Tuesday, March 10.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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