Storm Warning Issued for Gulf of Alaska Offshore Waters Through Friday Morning
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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 reaching 23 feet expected through early Friday.
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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
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. This alert is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on February 19, 2026, and remains in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on February 20, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the offshore waters of the Gulf of Alaska North of 57N and West of 144W (Zone PKZ351).
What You Should Do
Mariners and those in the affected offshore areas are advised to avoid the region during the warning period. Ensure all vessels are properly secured and monitor updated forecasts for changes in conditions.
Expected Conditions
Severe maritime conditions are forecast for the region:
- Tonight: Northwest winds of 35 to 50 knots. Seas are expected to reach heights of 15 to 23 feet. Freezing spray is also anticipated.
- Today: Northwest winds of 25 to 40 knots with seas between 9 and 17 feet.
- Friday: North winds of 25 to 40 knots with seas of 12 to 17 feet and continued freezing spray.
- Extended Outlook: Conditions are expected to gradually improve through the weekend, with winds decreasing to 10 to 25 knots by Saturday.
Timeline
- Onset: Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST
- Duration: The Storm Warning is scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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