Storm Warning Issued for Cape Cleare to Gore Point Through Friday Afternoon
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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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NWS Anchorage AK has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, with winds reaching 50 knots and freezing spray expected through Friday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage
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 in Anchorage, AK has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska. This alert is effective immediately and covers a period of significant marine hazard.
Affected Areas
The warning is specifically in effect for the region from Cape Cleare to Gore Point, extending out to 15 nautical miles from the coast.
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, the recommended response is to avoid the warning area. Mariners should take necessary precautions to protect life and property before the onset of the most severe conditions.
Expected Conditions
For today, the forecast calls for North winds reaching 50 knots and seas of approximately 8 feet. Freezing spray is also expected, which can create hazardous conditions on vessel surfaces. Conditions will remain dangerous into tonight, with North winds of 40 knots and 6-foot seas, accompanied by continued freezing spray.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is effective as of 4:33 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Friday afternoon. Conditions are expected to gradually improve through Saturday as winds diminish to 20-30 knots.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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