Storm Warning Issued for Gulf of Alaska Offshore Waters West of 144W

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the offshore waters of the Gulf of Alaska. The alert was issued on February 18 and remains in effect through early Friday morning.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Gulf of Alaska offshore waters south of 57N, north of 55N, and west of 144W (Zone PKZ352).

What You Should Do

Mariners and those in the affected region are advised to avoid the area. The National Weather Service recommends immediate action to avoid the hazardous conditions expected in these offshore waters.

Expected Conditions

Conditions are forecast to become increasingly hazardous through the end of the week:

• Thursday Night: Northwest winds of 35 to 50 knots with seas between 16 and 24 feet. Snow showers are also expected during this period.
• Friday: Northwest winds of 30 to 45 knots with seas maintaining heights of 18 to 24 feet.
• Friday Night: North winds of 30 to 45 knots with seas of 13 to 21 feet.
• Saturday through Monday: West winds of 20 to 35 knots with seas of 8 to 13 feet.

Timeline

The Storm Warning is effective from February 18 at 3:21 PM AKST. The onset of the most severe conditions is expected Thursday, February 19, at 5:00 PM AKST, with the warning currently set to end at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20.