Storm Warning Issued for Gulf of Alaska Offshore Waters Through Thursday 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 in Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for the Gulf of Alaska offshore waters, with winds up to 50 knots and seas reaching 26 feet expected through early Thursday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Gulf of Alaska Offshore
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage
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 alert is currently in effect and covers a period of significant maritime hazard through early Thursday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Gulf of Alaska Offshore waters located 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 response instruction for this event is to avoid the affected offshore waters due to dangerous conditions.
Expected Conditions
Extreme maritime conditions are forecast for the duration of the alert:
- Wind Speed: Northwest winds are expected to reach 35 to 50 knots on Wednesday, with periods of 25 to 40 knots tonight and Wednesday night.
- Sea Heights: Average heights of the highest one-third of waves are forecast between 18 and 26 feet on Wednesday, subsiding slightly to 16 to 24 feet by Wednesday night.
- Additional Hazards: Freezing spray is expected throughout the period, with snow showers likely on Wednesday night.
Timeline
- Onset: Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST.
- Duration: The storm conditions are expected to persist through Wednesday night.
- Expiration: The warning is scheduled to end on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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