Storm Warning Issued for Gravel Point to Cape Cleare Coastal Waters Through Friday
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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 effective Friday, March 6.
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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. The alert was issued on March 5 and is set to take effect on Friday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the coastal waters from Gravel Point to Cape Cleare out to 15 NM. This region includes the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, the recommended response is to avoid the affected areas. Mariners should seek safe harbor and ensure vessels are properly secured before the onset of storm conditions.
Expected Conditions
Significant hazardous weather is forecast for the region:
- Friday: East winds increasing to 50 knots with seas building to 18 feet. Rain is expected.
- Friday Night: Southwest winds of 40 knots with seas peaking at 21 feet.
- Saturday: Southwest winds of 30 knots with seas remaining high at 18 feet.
- Lead-up Conditions (Today/Tonight): Northeast to East winds between 25-30 knots with seas of 7-8 feet and a mix of rain and snow.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026, though hazardous sea conditions are expected to persist through Saturday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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