Storm Warning Issued for Kiska to Attu Bering Side with 50-Knot Winds Expected
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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 dangerous 50-knot winds and 19-foot seas through Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Kiska to Attu Bering Side
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage 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 Kiska to Attu Bering Side.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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