Storm Warning Issued for Cape Cleare to Gore Point: Winds Up to 50 Knots Expected

Alert Details

A Storm Warning (VTEC: /O.NEW.PAFC.SR.W.1578.260220T0200Z-260221T0200Z/) has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. This alert is effective starting Thursday evening and remains in place until Friday afternoon.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the coastal waters from Cape Cleare to Gore Point out to 15 NM. This is part of the broader Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast forecast area.

What You Should Do

The NWS response instruction for this event is to Avoid the area. Mariners should take necessary precautions to secure vessels or remain in port until conditions improve.

Expected Conditions

Hazardous marine conditions are forecast as follows:

• Winds: North winds at 50 knots are expected. Specific gusts up to 65 knots are forecast out of Resurrection Bay.
• Seas: Average wave heights are expected to reach 9 feet tonight and 8 feet on Friday.
• Additional Hazards: Freezing spray is forecast for both tonight and Friday.

Timeline

• Onset: Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST.
• Duration: The warning remains in effect through Friday.
• Expiration: The alert is scheduled to end on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST.