Storm Warning Issued for Barren Islands East as Winds Reach 55 Knots
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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, forecasting dangerous 55-knot winds and 17-foot seas through Friday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Barren Islands East
- 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.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the Barren Islands East region. This alert is effective immediately as of Thursday afternoon and remains in place through Friday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The geographic scope of this warning is limited to the following area:
- Barren Islands East (PKZ731)
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, individuals in the affected area should avoid travel or maritime activities within the warning zone. Mariners should take necessary precautions to secure vessels and ensure safety before conditions peak.
Expected Conditions
Severe maritime conditions are forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast:
- Tonight: Northwest winds reaching 55 knots. Seas are expected to reach 17 feet with freezing spray.
- Friday: Northwest winds of 50 knots with seas at 12 feet. Freezing spray will persist.
- Friday Night: North winds of 45 knots with seas at 11 feet and continued freezing spray.
- Extended Outlook: Conditions will remain hazardous through the weekend, with North winds between 30 and 40 knots and seas ranging from 7 to 10 feet. A secondary surge is expected Tuesday with West winds of 45 knots and 15-foot seas.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is effective from February 19 at 3:15 PM AKST and is currently scheduled to expire on Friday, February 20, at 5:00 PM AKST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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