Storm Warning Issued for Cape Suckling to Gravel Point; 50-Knot Winds and 19-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 in Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, forecasting dangerous 50-knot winds and seas reaching 19 feet on Friday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
- 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 Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska. The warning is effective for the period starting Friday morning and continuing through Friday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the maritime region from Cape Suckling to Gravel Point, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This area is part of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast forecast zone, which includes waters up to 100 nautical miles out, Kodiak Island, and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
The NWS response instruction for this alert is to avoid the area. Mariners and those in the affected coastal zones should take immediate precautions to secure vessels and prepare for hazardous conditions. Conditions will be dangerous for small craft and larger vessels alike.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions are expected to intensify significantly over the next 24 hours:
- Tonight: East winds at 30 knots with 8-foot seas; rain and snow expected.
- Friday: East winds increasing to 50 knots with seas reaching 19 feet; rain expected.
- Friday Night: South winds at 40 knots with seas peaking at 20 feet; snow and rain showers.
- Saturday: Southwest winds at 25 knots with 18-foot seas.
Timeline
The Storm Warning onset begins at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026. The event is expected to conclude by 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026, though elevated sea states are forecast to persist into the weekend.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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