Storm Warning Issued for Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer; Dangerous Seas and 55-Knot Gusts Expected
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NWS Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for offshore waters from Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer, with hazardous seas reaching up to 35 feet expected Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Alaska Offshore
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau AK
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
- Type: Storm Warning
- Agency: National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK
- Effective Window: Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM AKST.
Affected Areas
- Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer from 15 to 80 NM.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate precautions. The National Weather Service recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions. It is advised to avoid the area during the warning period.
Expected Conditions
A series of hazardous marine conditions are expected through Thursday evening:
- Storm Warning (6 AM – Noon Thursday): South winds 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 55 knots. Seas are expected to reach 30 to 35 feet.
- Gale Warnings:
- Midnight to 6 AM Thursday: Southeast winds 30 to 35 knots, gusts up to 45 knots, and seas 17 to 22 feet.
- Noon to 6 PM Thursday: West winds 30 to 40 knots, gusts up to 55 knots, and seas 31 to 36 feet.
- Small Craft Advisory (Until Midnight Tonight): East winds 20 to 30 knots, gusts up to 35 knots, and seas 10 to 15 feet.
Impacts: Storm force winds and hazardous seas will capsize or damage vessels and significantly reduce visibility.
Timeline
- Small Craft Advisory: In effect until midnight AKST tonight.
- First Gale Warning: Midnight tonight to 6:00 AM AKST Thursday.
- Storm Warning: 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM AKST Thursday.
- Second Gale Warning: 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM AKST Thursday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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