Storm Warning Issued for Cape Suckling to Gravel Point Through Saturday Afternoon
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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 coastal waters from Cape Suckling to Gravel Point, with winds up to 50 knots and gusts reaching 65 knots.
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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
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. The alert is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Saturday, February 21, 2026, and is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 PM AKST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the coastal waters from Cape Suckling to Gravel Point, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This area is part of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: Northeast winds of 50 knots are expected, diminishing to 40 knots in the afternoon.
- Wind Gusts: Gusts up to 65 knots are forecast out of the Copper River Delta during the morning hours.
- Sea Conditions: Average sea heights of 7 feet are expected.
- Additional Hazards: Freezing spray is anticipated in the region.
Timeline
The Storm Warning onset begins at 5:00 AM AKST on February 21, 2026. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist throughout the day, with the warning officially ending at 5:00 PM AKST.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends that individuals avoid the affected marine areas during the warning period. Mariners should take necessary precautions to secure vessels and avoid hazardous conditions resulting from high winds and freezing spray.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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