Storm Warning Issued for Gulf of Alaska Offshore Waters North of 57N

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the offshore waters of the Gulf of Alaska. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event requiring immediate attention for those in the affected maritime zones.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W (UGC: PKZ351).

What You Should Do

Mariners and vessel operators are advised to avoid the warning area. The National Weather Service recommends taking immediate action to ensure safety and avoiding travel through these offshore waters until conditions improve.

Expected Conditions

Dangerous marine conditions are forecast for the region:

• Winds: Northwest winds of 35 to 50 knots are expected tonight. Winds will shift to the North at 25 to 40 knots on Friday.
• Seas: Wave heights are expected to average between 15 and 23 feet tonight, subsiding to 12 to 17 feet on Friday.
• Freezing Spray: Freezing spray is expected to impact the area tonight through Friday night.

Timeline

The Storm Warning is effective as of 3:15 PM AKST on February 19, 2026. The onset of the most severe conditions is expected at 5:00 PM AKST tonight. The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026.