Storm Warning Issued for Bering Sea Offshore Waters West of 180
The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for the Bering Sea offshore waters, forecasting winds up to 50 knots and seas reaching 20 feet on Monday.
Alert Details
Type: Storm Warning
Issued by: National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage, AK
Effective Window: Monday, February 16, 2026, from 5:00 AM AKST to 5:00 PM AKST
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Bering Sea Offshore waters 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 affected area. Mariners should take immediate precautions to ensure safety before the onset of the storm conditions.
Expected Conditions
The NWS Anchorage AK forecast indicates severe maritime conditions for the Bering Sea Offshore West of 180:
- Monday (Warning Period): Southwest winds of 35 to 50 knots. Seas are expected to reach heights of 12 to 20 feet. Snow is forecast.
- Monday Night: Southwest winds of 25 to 40 knots with seas of 10 to 18 feet.
- Tuesday through Wednesday: West winds of 15 to 30 knots with seas of 8 to 13 feet.
- Thursday: Northeast winds of 20 to 35 knots with seas of 7 to 12 feet.
Conditions leading up to the warning on Sunday include East winds of 20 to 35 knots and seas of 10 to 13 feet with snow and rain.
Timeline
- Alert Issued: February 15, 2026, at 3:30 AM AKST
- Warning Onset: February 16, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
- Warning Expiration: February 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST
Elevated wind and sea conditions are expected to persist through Thursday, February 19.
Source: NOAA Official Notice