Storm Warning Issued for Cape Cleare to Gore Point: 50-Knot Winds and Heavy Freezing Spray Expected
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The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, effective through Wednesday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
- 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 Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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