Storm Warning Issued for Cape Cleare to Gore Point; Winds Up to 50 Knots Forecast

Alert Details

A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. This alert indicates severe maritime conditions are expected in the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the area from Cape Cleare to Gore Point, extending out to 15 nautical miles (NM). This region is part of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast forecast area, which includes waters up to 100 NM out, Kodiak Island, and Cook Inlet.

What You Should Do

Residents and mariners in the affected area are advised to avoid the waters during the warning period. The NWS recommends taking immediate action to secure vessels and equipment against high winds and heavy freezing spray.

Expected Conditions

Conditions are forecast to intensify significantly over the next 48 hours:

• Wednesday: Northwest winds are expected to reach 50 knots with seas maintaining a height of 10 feet. Heavy freezing spray is forecast for this period.
• Wednesday Night: North winds will remain high at 45 knots with 9-foot seas.
• Leading Conditions: Prior to the storm onset, Tuesday night will see Northwest winds of 40 knots, 10-foot seas, and freezing spray.
• Subsequent Conditions: Winds are expected to decrease to 30 knots on Thursday and 20 knots by Friday.

Timeline

• Alert Effective: February 24, 2026, at 4:14 AM AKST
• Storm Onset: February 25, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
• Warning Expiration: February 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST