Storm Warning Issued for Clarence Strait and Southeast Alaska Inside Waters Through Thursday
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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 has issued a Storm Warning for Clarence Strait, with south winds up to 45 knots and seas reaching 19 feet expected through Thursday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau 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 Southeast Alaska.
Alert Details
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK. The alert is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 12, 2026, and remains in effect until 5:00 PM AKST that same day.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions:
- Clarence Strait
- Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, the recommended response is to avoid the area. Mariners and residents in the affected zones should take necessary precautions to secure vessels and property before the onset of storm conditions.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect the following conditions during the warning period on Thursday:
- Wind: South winds at 45 knots. Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected.
- Seas: Average heights of 14 feet, with waves reaching up to 19 feet near ocean entrances. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of combined windwave and swell height.
- Precipitation: Rain showers are expected, along with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
Conditions leading up to the warning on Wednesday night include south winds of 35 knots and 14-foot seas with rain showers.
Timeline
- Onset: Thursday, February 12, at 5:00 AM AKST
- Duration: The storm conditions are expected to peak during the day Thursday.
- Expiration: The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Thursday, February 12.
Following the warning period, winds are expected to diminish to 25 knots on Thursday night with seas subsiding to 8 feet.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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