Storm Warning Issued for Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side: 50-Knot Winds and 30-Foot Seas 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 has issued a Storm Warning for the Bering Side from Cape Sarichef to Nikoski, effective through Wednesday morning with dangerous maritime conditions.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Alaska Coastal Waters
- 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 Southwest Alaska Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of Southwest Alaska. This alert is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on February 10, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on February 11, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side, extending from 15 to 85 nautical miles (NM) out. This includes portions of the Alaska Peninsula waters and the Aleutian Islands.
What You Should Do
Residents and mariners in the affected area are advised to avoid the warning zone. Hazardous maritime conditions are imminent, and safety precautions should be taken immediately to protect life and property at sea.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS Anchorage AK, the following conditions are forecast for the warning period:
- Tonight: Southwest winds reaching 50 knots. Sea heights are expected to reach 30 feet. Precipitation will include a mix of rain showers and snow showers.
- Wednesday: Southwest winds will remain strong at 40 knots with seas at 24 feet. Widespread rain and snow showers are expected to continue.
- Extended Outlook: High winds and elevated seas are expected to persist through the week, with 40-knot winds and 23-foot seas forecast through Thursday.
Timeline
- Warning Onset: Tuesday, February 10, at 5:00 PM AKST
- Warning Expiration: Wednesday, February 11, at 5:00 AM AKST
- Peak Conditions: Expected tonight with maximum wind speeds and sea heights.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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