Storm Warning Issued for Gravel Point to Cape Cleare: 50-Knot Winds and 18-Foot Seas 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 AK has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, forecasting 50-knot winds and seas up to 18 feet starting Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
- 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 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. This alert is in effect for the coastal waters on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the coastal waters from Gravel Point to Cape Cleare, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This region is part of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, which includes Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Mariners and those in the affected coastal areas are advised to avoid the warning zone. The National Weather Service recommends taking immediate action to secure vessels and prepare for hazardous marine conditions.
Expected Conditions
According to the Coastal Waters Forecast, the following conditions are anticipated during the warning period:
- Friday: East winds reaching 50 knots with seas of 18 feet. Rain is expected.
- Friday Night: Southwest winds of 40 knots with seas increasing to 21 feet.
- Saturday: Southwest winds of 30 knots with seas of 18 feet.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
Timeline
- Alert Effective: Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 2:12 PM AKST
- Warning Onset: Friday, March 6, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
- Warning Expiration: Friday, March 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST
Conditions are expected to remain hazardous with elevated seas through Saturday night.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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