Storm Warning Issued for Barren Islands East with Heavy Freezing Spray 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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NWS Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for Barren Islands East, effective until Thursday morning, citing 55-knot winds and dangerous sea conditions.
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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. 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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