Storm Warning Issued for Cape Suckling to Gravel Point: Winds Up to 60 Knots 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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NWS Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, effective through Friday morning, with wind gusts reaching 65 knots and 10-foot seas.
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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 in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast. The alert was issued on February 18 at 3:21 PM AKST and remains in effect until February 20 at 5:00 AM AKST.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the coastal waters from Cape Suckling to Gravel Point, extending out to 15 nautical miles.
What You Should Do
Mariners and individuals in the affected coastal zones are advised to avoid the area. The National Weather Service response instruction for this event is to avoid the hazard. Ensure all vessels are properly secured and monitor local weather updates for changing conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speed: North winds are expected to increase from 30 knots to 50 knots after midnight on Thursday. On Friday, north winds are forecast to reach 60 knots.
- Wind Gusts: Gusts up to 65 knots are expected out of the Copper River Delta after midnight Thursday.
- Sea Conditions: Seas are forecast to reach 10 feet during the peak of the storm.
- Additional Hazards: Freezing spray is expected Thursday night.
Timeline
- Alert Effective: February 18, 2026, at 3:21 PM AKST.
- Hazard Onset: Thursday, February 19 at 5:00 PM AKST.
- Peak Conditions: Thursday night through Friday morning.
- Expiration: The warning is currently scheduled to end at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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