Storm Warning Issued for Bering Sea Offshore Regions Through Monday Evening

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the Bering Sea offshore waters. The alert was issued on February 15 at 3:30 AM AKST and remains in effect until February 16 at 5:00 PM AKST.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following maritime region:

• Bering Sea Offshore: Areas from 171W to 180 and North of 56N (Forecast Zone PKZ412).

What You Should Do

Official guidance indicates that individuals and vessels should avoid the affected area. Mariners should seek safe harbor or take necessary precautions to secure vessels against high winds and heavy seas.

Expected Conditions

Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly over the next 48 hours:

• Winds: South winds up to 20 knots today will shift East at 25 to 40 knots this afternoon. By Monday afternoon, winds are forecast to shift Southwest and increase to 35 to 50 knots.
• Seas: Wave heights will build from 9–13 feet today to 15–25 feet by Monday night.
• Precipitation: Snow is expected today, transitioning to a mix of rain and snow through Monday.
• Visibility: Ongoing rain and snow may impact visibility across the offshore waters.

Timeline

• Effective Period: Immediately as of February 15, 3:30 AM AKST.
• Peak Conditions: The most severe conditions, including winds up to 50 knots and seas up to 25 feet, are expected Monday afternoon through Monday night.
• Expiration: The current storm warning is set to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Monday, February 16. Conditions are expected to moderate Tuesday through Wednesday with West winds of 15 to 30 knots.