Storm Warning Issued for Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Bering Side Through Wednesday Morning

Source: NOAA · Southwest Alaska Coastal Waters

This alert is no longer in effect.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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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.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Southwest Alaska Coastal Waters. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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