Storm Warning Issued for Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe; Winds Up to 50 Knots Expected
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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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The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for coastal waters from Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe, effective Saturday afternoon as conditions deteriorate.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau
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 Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Juneau, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of Southeast Alaska. This alert follows a progression of hazardous marine conditions, including a Small Craft Advisory and a Gale Warning, as a significant weather system moves through the region.
Affected Areas
The primary area affected includes the coastal waters from Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe, extending out to 15 nautical miles.
What You Should Do
Mariners are urged to take immediate precautions. The National Weather Service recommends that mariners remain in port, alter their course to avoid the most severe conditions, and/or secure their vessels. Storm-force winds and hazardous seas can easily capsize or damage vessels and will significantly reduce visibility.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to intensify through Saturday:
- Small Craft Advisory Period: Southwest winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 30 knots; seas 14 to 19 feet.
- Gale Warning Period: Southwest winds 30 to 35 knots with gusts up to 40 knots; seas 12 to 17 feet.
- Storm Warning Period: West winds 40 to 50 knots and seas 17 to 22 feet are expected.
Timeline
The sequence of alerts is scheduled as follows:
- Small Craft Advisory: In effect until 12:00 PM AKST, Saturday, March 7.
- Gale Warning: In effect from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM AKST, Saturday, March 7.
- Storm Warning: In effect from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM AKST, Saturday, March 7.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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