Storm Warning Issued for Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision Through Sunday Afternoon
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NOAA issued it on March 31, 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 Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision, with winds up to 45 knots and seas reaching 17 feet expected Sunday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision, Alaska
- Issued
- March 31, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau
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 Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision, Alaska.
Alert Details
National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of Southeast Alaska. The warning is part of a series of escalating marine alerts including Small Craft Advisories and Gale Warnings effective through Sunday evening.
Affected Areas
The alert covers the region from Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 nautical miles (NM).
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate precautions. The NWS recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the storm, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions. Storm force winds and hazardous seas are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels and significantly reducing visibility.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate throughout Sunday. During the peak Storm Warning period, southeast winds of 35 to 45 knots are forecast, with gusts reaching up to 50 knots. Sea heights are expected to range between 12 and 17 feet. Additional gale-force conditions will see gusts as high as 55 knots and seas up to 20 feet later in the day.
Timeline
The sequence of weather alerts for Sunday, March 15, is as follows:
- Small Craft Advisory: 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM AKDT
- Gale Warning: 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM AKDT
- Storm Warning: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM AKDT
- Gale Warning: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM AKDT
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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