Storm Warning Issued for Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather Coastal Waters
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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 Southeast Alaska coastal waters, with wind gusts up to 55 knots and hazardous seas expected through early Saturday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters
- 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 Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Juneau, Alaska, has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of Southeast Alaska. This severe weather alert is part of a series of marine warnings including Small Craft Advisories and Gale Warnings currently in effect for the region.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the coastal waters from Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather, extending out to 15 nautical miles.
What You Should Do
Mariners are urged to take immediate safety precautions. The NWS advises that mariners should remain in port, alter course to avoid the most severe conditions, and/or secure their vessels. The expected conditions pose a significant risk to maritime safety.
Expected Conditions
During the peak of the storm, the following conditions are anticipated:
- Winds: Northeast winds between 30 to 40 knots, with gusts reaching up to 55 knots.
- Seas: Wave heights are expected to range from 7 to 11 feet.
- Hazards: Storm-force winds and hazardous seas are likely to capsize or damage vessels and significantly reduce visibility for navigation.
Timeline
The region will experience a progression of hazardous conditions through Saturday morning:
- Small Craft Advisory: In effect until 6:00 AM AKST Friday morning (east winds 20-25 kt, gusts to 35 kt, seas 8-11 ft).
- First Gale Warning: In effect from 6:00 AM Friday to midnight AKST Friday night (northeast winds 30-40 kt, gusts to 55 kt, seas 7-12 ft).
- Storm Warning: In effect from midnight Friday night to 3:00 AM AKST Saturday (northeast winds 30-40 kt, gusts to 55 kt, seas 7-11 ft).
- Second Gale Warning: In effect from 3:00 AM to 6:00 AM AKST Saturday (northeast winds 30-40 kt, gusts to 55 kt, seas 7-10 ft).
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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