Storm Warning Issued for Bering Sea Offshore East of 171W Through Wednesday Morning
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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 the Bering Sea offshore east of 171W, with winds up to 55 knots and seas reaching 22 feet expected through early Wednesday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Bering Sea Offshore
- 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 Bering Sea Offshore.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning (SRW) for the Bering Sea. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the offshore waters of the Bering Sea located east of 171W.
What You Should Do
Official guidance indicates that individuals should avoid the warning area. Mariners and those operating in the affected offshore zones are urged to take necessary safety precautions and monitor updated forecasts.
Expected Conditions
Severe maritime conditions are forecast for the duration of the warning:
- Winds: Today, south winds are expected to reach speeds of 40 to 55 knots. Tonight, winds will remain high at 35 to 50 knots. By Wednesday afternoon, winds are expected to diminish to 20 to 35 knots.
- Seas: In ice-free waters, seas are forecast to reach heights of 14 to 22 feet today, subsiding slightly to 12 to 20 feet tonight. By Wednesday, seas are expected to range from 8 to 16 feet.
- Precipitation: Snow showers and rain showers are expected throughout Tuesday and Tuesday night, transitioning to snow showers on Wednesday.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is currently in effect as of 3:11 AM AKST on Tuesday, February 10. The warning is scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 11. Conditions are expected to continue improving through the end of the week, with seas dropping to 5 to 10 feet by Friday and Saturday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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