Storm Warning Issued for Gulf of Alaska: 55-Knot Winds and 29-Foot Seas Forecast
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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 the Gulf of Alaska, with storm-force winds and seas up to 29 feet expected through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Gulf of Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 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 Gulf of Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Juneau, Alaska, has issued a Storm Warning for offshore waters. The alert is currently effective and remains in place until 5:00 AM AKST on February 12, 2026. The specific alert type is classified under NWS code SRW.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following maritime region:
- Gulf of Alaska: Specifically the area south of 57 Degrees North and east of 144 W (Zone PKZ312).
What You Should Do
Residents and mariners in the affected area are advised to avoid travel and operations within the warning zone. The NWS recommends taking immediate precautions to protect life and property from hazardous sea conditions and high winds.
Expected Conditions
Significant maritime hazards are forecast for the duration of this event:
- Wind Speed: East winds of 35 knots tonight will increase to South 55 knots late. On Thursday, West storm-force winds will reach up to 55 knots before diminishing to gale-force at 45 knots in the afternoon.
- Sea Heights: Seas are expected to build from 16 feet to 23 feet tonight, peaking at 29 feet on Thursday. Conditions will subside to 15–19 feet by Thursday night.
- Precipitation: Rain is expected throughout Wednesday afternoon, tonight, and Thursday morning.
Timeline
- Onset: The most severe conditions begin at 5:00 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 11.
- Peak Intensity: Storm-force winds and maximum sea heights are expected late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
- Expiration: The current storm warning is scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 12, though elevated sea conditions (up to 20 feet) are forecast to return by Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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