Storm Warning Issued for Gulf of Alaska Offshore Waters North of 57N and West of 144W
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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 offshore waters, with winds up to 50 knots and seas as high as 23 feet expected through Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Gulf of Alaska Offshore
- 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 Gulf of Alaska Offshore.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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