Storm Warning Issued for Clarence Strait: Wind Gusts Up to 55 Knots Expected
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The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for Clarence Strait, with hazardous seas and storm-force winds expected through Thursday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Clarence Strait, 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 Clarence Strait, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK. This alert is part of a series of marine warnings for the region, including a Small Craft Advisory and a Gale Warning, as conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically affects Clarence Strait (PKZ036).
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate precautions. The NWS recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions. Storm-force winds and hazardous seas are expected to capsize or damage vessels and will likely reduce visibility.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions in Clarence Strait are forecast to intensify as follows:
- Small Craft Advisory Phase: South winds 25 to 30 knots with gusts up to 40 knots and seas 6 to 9 feet.
- Gale Warning Phase: South winds 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and seas 7 to 12 feet.
- Storm Warning Phase: South winds 45 knots with frequent gusts up to 55 knots and seas 8 to 12 feet.
Timeline
- Small Craft Advisory: In effect until 3:00 PM AKST Wednesday, February 11.
- Gale Warning: In effect from 3:00 PM AKST Wednesday to 9:00 AM AKST Thursday, February 12.
- Storm Warning: In effect from 9:00 AM AKST to 3:00 PM AKST Thursday, February 12.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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