Storm Warning Issued for Gulf of Alaska South of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W

Source: NOAA · Gulf of Alaska

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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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NWS Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for the Gulf of Alaska, forecasting dangerous 50-knot winds and 29-foot seas on Thursday.

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Record type
Storm Warning
Affected area
Gulf of Alaska
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Juneau 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 (NWS) in Juneau, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the offshore waters of the Gulf of Alaska. The alert was issued on February 11 at 2:16 PM AKST and remains in effect through Thursday afternoon.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Gulf of Alaska South of 57 Degrees North and East of 144 W (Forecast Zone PKZ312).

What You Should Do

Residents and mariners in the affected offshore zones are advised to avoid the area. The National Weather Service recommends immediate response to ensure safety during the period of severe weather.

Expected Conditions

  • Winds: On Thursday, West winds are expected to reach 50 knots. Conditions tonight will see East winds of 30 knots shifting to South at 40 knots.
  • Seas: Wave heights are forecast to reach 29 feet on Thursday. Tonight, seas will build from 15 feet to 23 feet.
  • Precipitation: Rain showers are expected tonight and through Thursday morning.
  • Extended Outlook: Hazardous conditions will persist through the weekend. A Northwest gale up to 40 knots with 19-foot seas is expected on Sunday, followed by a North gale to 35 knots on Monday.

Timeline

The Storm Warning onset begins at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 12, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to end at 5:00 PM AKST on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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NWS Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for the Gulf of Alaska, forecasting dangerous 50-knot winds and 29-foot seas on Thursday.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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