Storm Warning Issued for Cape Cleare to Gore Point Through Wednesday Afternoon

Alert Details

A Storm Warning and a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning have been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. The Storm Warning is effective starting Wednesday morning, while the Heavy Freezing Spray Warning extends through Wednesday night.

Affected Areas

The primary area affected is the coastal waters from Cape Cleare to Gore Point out to 15 NM. This alert is part of the Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, which includes areas up to 100 nm out, Kodiak Island, and Cook Inlet.

What You Should Do

Official guidance recommends that mariners and residents avoid the affected maritime areas during the warning period. Vessels should take necessary precautions for extreme wind and heavy ice accumulation from freezing spray.

Expected Conditions

• Wind Speed: NW winds are forecast to reach 40 knots tonight, increasing to 50 knots on Wednesday. Winds will remain high at 45 knots Wednesday night before subsiding to 30 knots on Thursday.
• Sea States: Average sea heights are expected to be 10 feet through Wednesday, dropping to 9 feet Wednesday night and 6 feet by Thursday.
• Hazards: Freezing spray is expected tonight, escalating to heavy freezing spray on Wednesday and Wednesday night.

Timeline

• Onset: Wednesday, February 25, at 5:00 AM AKST.
• Storm Warning Expiration: Wednesday, February 25, at 5:00 PM AKST.
• Extended Outlook: Heavy freezing spray continues through Wednesday night. Conditions are expected to improve by Thursday with winds dropping to 30 knots and seas to 6 feet.