Storm Warning Issued for Gulf of Alaska with 50-Knot Winds and 26-Foot Seas Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK has issued a Storm Warning for the offshore waters of the Gulf of Alaska. The alert is effective as of 3:36 AM AKST on February 12, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Gulf of Alaska south of 57 degrees North and east of 144 W (Zone PKZ312).

What You Should Do

Residents and mariners are advised to avoid the warning area. The NWS response instruction for this event is to avoid the affected maritime regions due to severe conditions.

Expected Conditions

• Wind Speed: South winds of 35 knots are expected to increase to West winds of 50 knots during the morning hours. Winds will diminish slightly to 40 knots by the afternoon.
• Wind Gusts: Peak gusts are forecast to reach up to 65 knots.
• Sea Heights: Combined windwave and swell heights are expected to average 26 feet.
• Precipitation: Rain showers are forecast for the early morning hours.

Timeline

• Onset: The storm conditions are expected to begin at 5:00 AM AKST on February 12, 2026.
• Duration: The warning remains in effect until 5:00 PM AKST on February 12, 2026.
• Outlook: Conditions are expected to subside tonight with West winds of 30 knots and seas dropping to 19 feet, eventually reaching 14 feet late tonight.