Storm Warning Issued for Kiska to Attu Pacific Side with Dangerous Seas and 50-Knot Winds

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters from Kiska to Attu on the Pacific side. This alert is classified as a severe event with immediate urgency, indicating that hazardous conditions are observed or imminent.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Kiska to Attu Pacific Side (UGC: PKZ787). This geographic scope includes the coastal waters for Southwest Alaska, the Alaska Peninsula Waters, and the Aleutian Islands extending up to 100 nautical miles out.

What You Should Do

The National Weather Service recommends that individuals in the affected maritime areas avoid travel or exposure to the conditions. Mariners should take immediate action to secure vessels and monitor further updates from the NWS Anchorage office.

Expected Conditions

Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly on Thursday. The forecast includes:

• Thursday: East winds of 40 knots becoming Southeast at 50 knots in the afternoon. Seas are expected to build from 11 feet to 18 feet. Rain will be present.
• Thursday Night: Southeast winds of 40 knots with seas reaching 19 feet.
• Friday: South winds of 40 knots with seas peaking at 21 feet.
• Weekend Outlook: Winds are forecast to decrease to 25 knots by Saturday and Sunday, with seas gradually subsiding from 17 feet to 12 feet.

Timeline

The alert was issued on February 18 at 3:25 AM AKST. The specific storm conditions are forecast to begin (onset) at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 19, and are currently scheduled to end at 5:00 PM AKST on the same day.