Storm Warning Issued for Barren Islands East Through Monday Afternoon
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NOAA issued it on April 4, 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 AK has issued a Storm Warning for Barren Islands East, effective Monday morning through Monday afternoon, with winds reaching 50 knots and freezing spray expected.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Barren Islands East, Alaska
- Issued
- April 4, 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 in Anchorage, AK has issued a Storm Warning for the Barren Islands East. This alert is in effect from Monday morning through Monday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Barren Islands East (PKZ731). This area is part of the Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, extending up to 100 nm out.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected area are advised to avoid the coastal waters during the warning period. The NWS response recommendation for this event is to avoid the hazard. Ensure all vessels are properly secured and monitor local weather updates for any changes in the forecast.
Expected Conditions
On Monday, Northwest winds are expected to reach 50 knots. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height, which are expected to reach 11 feet. Additionally, freezing spray is expected to occur, which can create hazardous conditions on vessel surfaces.
Timeline
The Storm Warning begins at 5:00 AM AKDT on Monday, March 16, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 PM AKDT on Monday, March 16, 2026. Conditions tonight, Sunday, March 15, will see Northwest winds increasing from 35 to 45 knots with seas of 11 feet and freezing spray.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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