Storm Warning Issued for Gulf of Alaska Offshore Waters North of 57N
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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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A Storm Warning is in effect for the Gulf of Alaska offshore waters west of 144W, featuring winds up to 50 knots and seas as high as 23 feet through early Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Gulf of Alaska
- 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.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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