Storm Warning Issued for Gulf of Alaska with 50-Knot Winds and 26-Foot Seas Expected
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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for the Gulf of Alaska, forecasting dangerous 50-knot winds and 26-foot seas through Thursday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Gulf of Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau
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) 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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