Storm Warning Issued for Cape Cleare to Gore Point; Winds Up to 50 Knots Forecast
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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, forecasting 50-knot winds and heavy freezing spray starting Wednesday morning.
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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
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
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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