Storm Warning Issued for Bering Sea Offshore Waters Through Friday 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 waters, forecasting winds up to 50 knots and seas reaching 19 feet through early Friday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Bering Sea Offshore
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage AK
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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 for the Bering Sea offshore waters. The alert is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on Thursday, February 19, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Bering Sea Offshore region West of 180 and East of the International Date Line (UGC: PKZ411).
What You Should Do
Mariners and those operating in the affected zones are advised to avoid the area. Ensure all vessels are properly secured and monitor local weather updates for any changes in the forecast. Response is categorized as immediate avoidance.
Expected Conditions
For Thursday night, the forecast calls for Southeast winds ranging from 35 to 50 knots. Sea heights are expected to reach between 11 and 19 feet, accompanied by rain. Conditions on Friday will continue to be hazardous with South winds of 40 knots and seas maintaining heights of 16 to 19 feet.
Timeline
- Onset: Thursday, February 19, at 5:00 PM AKST
- Duration: The warning remains in effect until Friday, February 20, at 5:00 AM AKST
- Extended Outlook: Conditions are expected to moderate slightly by Friday night with South winds decreasing to 20-30 knots, though seas will remain high at approximately 16 feet.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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