Storm Warning Issued for Barren Islands East with 50-Knot Winds and Freezing Spray

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the Barren Islands East region. This alert is effective as of February 20 at 4:33 AM AKST and remains in place until February 21 at 5:00 AM AKST.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Barren Islands East (PKZ731) within the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.

What You Should Do

Residents and mariners in the affected area are advised to avoid the region. The National Weather Service recommends taking immediate precautions to secure vessels and property against high winds and freezing spray.

Expected Conditions

Dangerous maritime conditions are forecast for the duration of the warning:

• Winds: Northwest winds reaching 50 knots today, shifting to North winds at 50 knots tonight. On Saturday, winds are expected to diminish to 40 knots and eventually 30 knots by the afternoon.
• Seas: Wave heights are expected to reach 12 feet today and 11 feet tonight, subsiding to 9 feet on Saturday.
• Freezing Spray: Freezing spray is expected to persist through Saturday morning.

Timeline

The Storm Warning is currently in effect. The most severe conditions are expected through Friday night, with the warning scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Saturday, February 21. Conditions are forecast to continue improving through Sunday and Monday.