Storm Warning Issued for Gulf of Alaska Offshore Waters Through Friday
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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, forecasting winds up to 50 knots and seas reaching 27 feet on Friday.
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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
The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Storm Warning for the offshore waters of the Gulf of Alaska. This alert was issued on March 5 at 2:13 PM AKST and remains in effect until March 6 at 5:00 PM AKST.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N, North of 55N, and West of 144W (UGC: PKZ352).
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends that mariners and those in the affected area avoid these offshore waters. Operators should take immediate action to secure vessels or seek safe harbor before the onset of hazardous conditions.
Expected Conditions
Significant maritime hazards are expected during the warning period:
- Wind: Southwest winds of 30 to 40 knots are forecast to increase to 35 to 50 knots by Friday afternoon.
- Seas: Wave heights of 12 to 20 feet are expected to build to 18 to 27 feet on Friday afternoon.
- Precipitation: Rain is expected to accompany the high winds and heavy seas.
Timeline
- Onset: The Storm Warning begins at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6.
- Peak Conditions: The highest winds and seas are expected during the afternoon of Friday, March 6.
- Expiration: The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, March 6.
- Extended Outlook: Hazardous conditions will persist through the weekend, with West winds of 30 to 40 knots and seas up to 20 feet forecast for Saturday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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