Storm Warning Issued for Kiska to Attu Bering Side Through Friday Morning
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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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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for the Kiska to Attu Bering Side, forecasting winds up to 50 knots and seas reaching 19 feet.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Aleutian Islands, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage
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 Aleutian Islands, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters from Kiska to Attu on the Bering Side. This alert is effective starting Thursday morning and remains in place until early Friday morning.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected is the Kiska to Attu Bering Side (PKZ786). This includes the coastal waters of the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nautical miles out.
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, individuals in the affected area should avoid the coastal waters. Mariners should take necessary precautions to secure vessels and remain in port if possible until conditions improve.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly starting Thursday. East winds of 35 knots will increase to 50 knots in the afternoon, with seas building from 8 feet to 16 feet. Rain is expected throughout the day. By Thursday night, Southeast winds will reach 50 knots before diminishing slightly to 40 knots after midnight, with seas peaking at 19 feet. High seas of 19 feet are expected to persist into Friday.
Timeline
- Onset: Thursday, February 19, at 5:00 AM AKST
- Peak Conditions: Thursday afternoon through Thursday night
- Expiration: Friday, February 20, at 5:00 AM AKST
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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