Storm Warning Issued for Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather Offshore 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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NWS Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for offshore waters from Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather, with winds up to 45 knots and gusts reaching 55 knots expected Friday night.
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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
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Juneau, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the offshore waters of Southeast Alaska. This alert is part of a sequence of marine warnings including Gale Warnings for the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the maritime area from Cape Spencer to Cape Fairweather, extending from 15 to 85 nautical miles (NM) offshore.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate precautions to ensure safety. The NWS recommends that mariners remain in port, alter their course to avoid the storm, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions. Storm force winds and hazardous seas are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels and will significantly reduce visibility.
Expected Conditions
During the peak of the storm, the following conditions are expected:
- Winds: Northeast winds of 45 knots with gusts reaching up to 55 knots.
- Seas: Wave heights between 11 and 16 feet.
- Visibility: Reduced visibility due to severe wind and sea conditions.
Timeline
The weather event is divided into three distinct phases:
- Initial Gale Warning: In effect until 9:00 PM AKST Friday evening, featuring east winds of 35 to 40 knots and gusts to 50 knots.
- Storm Warning: In effect from 9:00 PM AKST Friday to 3:00 AM AKST Saturday.
- Secondary Gale Warning: In effect from 3:00 AM to 6:00 PM AKST Saturday, with northeast winds of 35 to 40 knots and gusts to 50 knots.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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