Storm Warning Issued for Chiniak Bay; Winds to Reach 50 Knots with 65 Knot Gusts
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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 Chiniak Bay effective until Friday morning, warning of 50-knot winds, heavy seas, and freezing spray.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Chiniak Bay, Alaska
- 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 Chiniak Bay, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the Chiniak Bay area. The alert is effective from Thursday afternoon through early Friday morning.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected by this warning is Chiniak Bay (PKZ736). The broader coastal waters forecast includes the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends that individuals avoid the area during the warning period. Mariners should take necessary precautions to secure vessels and equipment against high winds and building seas.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly overnight. Forecasted weather includes:
- Winds: Northwest winds starting at 30 knots, increasing to 50 knots overnight.
- Gusts: Wind gusts are expected to increase from 40 knots to 65 knots.
- Seas: Wave heights of 4 feet building to 8 feet after midnight.
- Additional Hazards: Freezing spray is expected as temperatures and wind speeds fluctuate.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is effective as of 3:15 PM AKST on February 19, 2026. The onset of the most severe conditions is expected at 5:00 PM AKST on Thursday, with the warning remaining in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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