Storm Warning Issued for Barren Islands East with 50-Knot Winds and Freezing Spray
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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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NWS Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for Barren Islands East effective through Saturday morning, citing dangerous 50-knot winds and heavy freezing spray.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
- 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 Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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