Storm Warning Issued for Bering Sea Offshore Waters Through Monday Afternoon

Source: NOAA · Bering Sea Offshore

This alert is no longer in effect.

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, forecasting southwest winds up to 50 knots and seas as high as 21 feet on Monday.

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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 has issued a Storm Warning for offshore waters in the Bering Sea. The alert was issued on the afternoon of February 15 and remains in effect through Monday afternoon.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Bering Sea Offshore region West of 180 and East of the International Date Line (Zone PKZ411).

What You Should Do

According to the National Weather Service, the recommended response is to avoid the area. Mariners and offshore operators should take necessary precautions to secure vessels or seek safe harbor before the onset of hazardous conditions.

Expected Conditions

Significant weather impacts are expected on Monday, including:

  • Winds: Southwest winds between 35 and 50 knots.
  • Seas: Average heights of the highest one-third of combined wind waves and swells are forecast to reach 13 to 21 feet.
  • Precipitation: Snow is expected throughout the duration of the warning.

Conditions leading up to the warning on Sunday night include southeast winds of 25 to 40 knots and seas of 10 to 15 feet with rain and snow.

Timeline

The Storm Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Monday, February 16, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to end at 5:00 PM AKST on Monday evening.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for the Bering Sea offshore, forecasting southwest winds up to 50 knots and seas as high as 21 feet on Monday.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Bering Sea Offshore. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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