Storm Warning Issued for Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer as Severe Marine Conditions Approach
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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 has issued a Storm Warning for offshore waters between Cape Edgecumbe and Cape Spencer, with west winds up to 50 knots and seas reaching 20 feet expected Saturday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Alaska Offshore
- 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 Offshore.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK has issued a Storm Warning for the offshore waters of Southeast Alaska. This alert is part of a series of escalating marine warnings including Small Craft Advisories and Gale Warnings effective through Saturday evening.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the region from Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer, extending from 15 to 80 nautical miles (NM) offshore.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate precautions. The NWS recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm's path, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions. Storm force winds and hazardous seas are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels and significantly reducing visibility.
Expected Conditions
Conditions will fluctuate through Saturday as the storm system moves through the region:
- Storm Warning Period: West winds of 40 to 50 knots with seas ranging from 16 to 20 feet.
- Gale Warning Periods: Southwest winds 25 to 35 knots with gusts up to 45 knots and seas between 14 and 19 feet.
- Small Craft Advisory Periods: Southwest winds 20 to 30 knots and seas ranging from 12 to 21 feet.
Timeline
The sequence of alerts is as follows (all times AKST):
- Small Craft Advisory: In effect until 6:00 PM Friday.
- Gale Warning: 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Friday.
- Small Craft Advisory: 9:00 PM Friday to 12:00 PM Saturday.
- Gale Warning: 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM Saturday.
- Storm Warning: 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM Saturday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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