Storm Warning Issued for Barren Islands East; Winds Up to 55 Knots and Heavy 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 has issued a Storm Warning for Barren Islands East, forecasting dangerous winds up to 55 knots and seas reaching 17 feet through Friday afternoon.
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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 issued on the morning of February 19 and remains in effect through the afternoon of February 20.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Barren Islands East (PKZ731). This area is part of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, extending up to 100 nm out, including waters near Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
According to the NWS, the recommended response is to avoid the area. Mariners should seek safe harbor or remain in port, as the severe wind and sea conditions pose a significant threat to vessel safety.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Northwest winds of 40 knots are expected to increase to 50 knots this afternoon. Winds will peak at 55 knots tonight and remain at 50 knots through Friday.
- Sea Heights: Average wave heights are forecast at 15 feet today, increasing to 17 feet tonight. Seas will remain elevated at 11 feet through Friday night.
- Additional Hazards: Freezing spray is expected tonight and through Friday.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is effective immediately as of February 19, 2026. The onset of the most severe conditions began at 4:00 AM AKST on February 19, and the warning is scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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