Storm Warning Issued for Gulf of Alaska with 50-Knot Winds and 19-Foot Seas
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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 through Saturday afternoon, forecasting dangerous 50-knot winds and seas reaching 19 feet.
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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 in Juneau AK has issued a Storm Warning for the offshore waters of the Gulf of Alaska. This alert was issued at 3:45 AM AKST on March 7, 2026, and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Gulf of Alaska south of 57 degrees North and east of 144 West. This includes the offshore waters forecast zone PKZ312.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends that individuals avoid the affected area. Mariners should take immediate precautions to secure vessels and prepare for hazardous wind and sea conditions.
Expected Conditions
Significant maritime hazards are forecast for the region:
- Winds: Southwest winds of 20 knots are expected to increase to West winds of 50 knots today. Winds will remain high tonight at 35 knots.
- Seas: Sea heights are forecast to average 19 feet today, potentially rising to 20 feet tonight.
- Precipitation: The forecast includes snow early this morning, transitioning to rain later in the morning, followed by snow showers throughout the afternoon.
Timeline
The Storm Warning onset is scheduled for 5:00 AM AKST on March 7, 2026. The warning is currently set to remain in effect until 5:00 PM AKST on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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