Storm Warning Issued for Barren Islands East with Heavy Freezing Spray Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the Barren Islands East region. This alert is accompanied by a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning, reflecting severe maritime conditions in the Northern Gulf of Alaska.

Affected Areas

The primary geographic region impacted is Barren Islands East (PKZ731). The broader forecast area includes the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nautical miles out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

What You Should Do

The National Weather Service advises individuals to avoid the area during the warning period. Mariners should take necessary precautions to secure vessels and prepare for heavy freezing spray and high wind conditions.

Expected Conditions

For Wednesday night, mariners can expect Northwest winds of 55 knots, which are forecast to diminish to 45 knots after midnight. Sea heights are expected to reach 15 feet. Additional hazards include snow showers and heavy freezing spray. Conditions on Thursday are expected to remain hazardous with Northwest winds of 40 knots and 13-foot seas with continued heavy freezing spray.

Timeline

The Storm Warning is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 26, 2026. The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is expected to persist through Thursday.