Storm Warning Issued for Kiska to Attu Bering Side with 50-Knot Winds Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of the Aleutian Islands. The alert is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on Thursday, February 19, 2026, and remains in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Kiska to Attu Bering Side (Zone PKZ786). This includes the Alaska Peninsula Waters and the Aleutian Islands up to 100 nautical miles out.

What You Should Do

According to the NWS, the recommended response is to avoid the area. Mariners should take necessary precautions to secure vessels or seek safe harbor before the onset of hazardous conditions.

Expected Conditions

Forecasters expect southeast winds of 50 knots, which are predicted to diminish to 40 knots after midnight. Sea conditions are expected to be severe, with average heights of the highest one-third of waves reaching 19 feet. Rain is also expected during the storm period.

Timeline

• Onset: Thursday, February 19, at 5:00 PM AKST
• Peak Conditions: Thursday night with 50-knot winds and 19-foot seas
• Expiration: Friday, February 20, at 5:00 AM AKST

Conditions are expected to improve slightly by Friday night, with winds decreasing to 30 knots and seas subsiding to 16 feet.