Storm Warning Issued for Cape Suckling to Gravel Point: Winds Up to 50 Knots Expected

Source: NOAA · Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast

This alert is no longer in effect.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 in Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, effective through Friday afternoon with dangerous winds and high seas.

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Record type
Storm Warning
Affected area
Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
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 Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska. The alert was issued on March 6 at 3:19 AM AKST and is effective through 5:00 PM AKST today.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the 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.

What You Should Do

Mariners and those in the affected coastal regions are advised to take immediate precautions. The National Weather Service recommends that individuals avoid the area during the duration of the storm warning.

Expected Conditions

Significant hazardous weather is expected throughout the day:

  • Wind: East winds are forecast to increase to 50 knots, later becoming south at 40 knots in the afternoon.
  • Seas: Wave heights are building to 16 feet today and are expected to reach 19 feet tonight.
  • Precipitation: Mixed rain and snow conditions are expected.
  • Extended Outlook: While the warning expires this afternoon, southwest winds of 40 knots and seas of 19 feet are expected to continue into Friday night.

Timeline

The Storm Warning onset begins at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026. The alert is scheduled to expire at 4:15 PM AKST, with the event officially ending at 5:00 PM AKST.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, effective through Friday afternoon with dangerous winds and high seas.
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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.
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This alert affects Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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