Storm Warning Issued for Gulf of Alaska Offshore Waters North of 57N and West of 144W

Alert Details

A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. The warning is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on February 25, 2026, and remains in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on February 26, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Gulf of Alaska Offshore North of 57N and West of 144W (Zone PKZ351).

What You Should Do

Mariners and individuals in the affected offshore regions are advised to avoid the area. The NWS recommends taking immediate precautions to ensure safety during these severe maritime conditions.

Expected Conditions

For tonight, the region expects Northwest winds between 35 and 50 knots, which are forecast to diminish slightly to 25 to 40 knots after midnight. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of combined wind wave and swell height, reaching between 15 and 23 feet. Additional hazards include snow showers and freezing spray.

Conditions on Thursday are expected to remain hazardous with Northwest winds of 20 to 35 knots and seas ranging from 11 to 19 feet, accompanied by continued freezing spray.

Timeline

• Onset: Wednesday, February 25 at 5:00 PM AKST
• Duration: The Storm Warning is active through Thursday, February 26 at 5:00 AM AKST
• Outlook: Winds and seas are expected to gradually subside through Friday and into the weekend, with winds dropping to 10-20 knots by Friday and seas decreasing to 4-7 feet.