Storm Warning Issued for Barren Islands East as 50-Knot Winds and 14-Foot Seas Expected
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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 in Anchorage has issued a storm warning for Barren Islands East, effective Friday, with winds reaching 50 knots and seas building to 14 feet.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Barren Islands East, 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 Barren Islands East, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the Barren Islands East region. The alert was officially issued on March 5 at 3:35 AM AKST and covers the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic area affected is the Barren Islands East (PKZ731). This region includes coastal waters up to 100 nautical miles out, encompassing portions of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, the recommended response is to avoid the area. Mariners should take necessary precautions to secure vessels or remain in port. The hazardous conditions including high winds and heavy seas pose a significant risk to maritime safety.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are forecast to deteriorate significantly over the next 24 to 48 hours:
- Wind Speed: Northeast winds of 25 knots today will increase to East 30-40 knots tonight. On Friday, Southeast winds are expected to reach 50 knots before becoming Southwest at 35 knots in the afternoon.
- Sea Heights: Seas will build from 7 feet today to 11 feet tonight, peaking at 14 feet on Friday. Elevated seas between 10 and 13 feet are expected to persist through the weekend.
- Precipitation: Rain is expected today, followed by a mix of rain and snow tonight. Rain showers are forecast for Friday.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is specifically in effect for Friday, March 6. The onset of the most severe conditions is scheduled for 5:00 AM AKST on March 6, with the warning currently set to expire at 5:00 PM AKST that same day. High winds of 40 knots are expected to continue through Sunday, March 8.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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