Storm Warning Issued for Cape Cleare to Gore Point: 50-Knot Winds and Heavy Freezing Spray Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast. This alert is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, and remains in place until 5:00 PM AKST.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the coastal waters from Cape Cleare to Gore Point, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This region is part of the broader Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast forecast area, which includes Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

What You Should Do

The NWS advises mariners and residents to avoid the affected coastal waters during the warning period. The combination of high winds and heavy freezing spray creates hazardous conditions for maritime operations.

Expected Conditions

For Wednesday, the forecast predicts Northwest winds reaching 50 knots. Sea heights are expected to average 10 feet. Additionally, a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is in effect through Thursday, as the cold temperatures and high winds will cause significant ice accumulation on vessels.

Timeline

The Storm Warning begins at 5:00 AM AKST on February 25 and is scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKST the same day. However, heavy freezing spray and elevated winds are expected to persist into Thursday, with North winds gradually diminishing from 45 knots tonight to 30 knots by Thursday afternoon.