Storm Warning Issued for Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side Through Wednesday Morning
This alert is no longer in effect.
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 coastal waters near Cape Sarichef and Nikoski, forecasting 50-knot winds and 19-foot seas.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Alaska Coastal Waters
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage 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 Southwest Alaska Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. The alert is currently in effect and remains active through early Wednesday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following maritime region:
- Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side out to 15 nautical miles (NM).
What You Should Do
Official guidance for this alert is to avoid the affected coastal waters. Mariners and residents in the area should take necessary precautions to ensure safety during the period of high winds and heavy seas.
Expected Conditions
According to the NWS Anchorage forecast, the following conditions are expected in the warning area:
- Tonight: Southwest winds of 50 knots. Sea heights averaging 19 feet. The area will experience rain showers and snow showers.
- Wednesday: Southwest winds of 40 knots with seas at 17 feet. Widespread rain and snow showers are expected.
- Wednesday Night through Thursday: West winds of 40 knots with seas reaching up to 20 feet.
Timeline
- Effective Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 2:25 PM AKST
- Warning Onset: Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST
- Warning Expiration: Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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