Storm Warning Issued for Marmot Island to Sitkinak as Winds Reach 50 Knots
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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 Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, with winds expected to reach 50 knots and seas building to 25 feet on Friday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
- 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 Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
Alert Details
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. This alert indicates severe maritime conditions that pose a significant hazard to vessels in the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the area from Marmot Island to Sitkinak, extending from 15 to 85 nautical miles (NM) offshore. This is part of the broader Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, which includes areas up to 100 NM out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
The NWS recommends that individuals in the affected area take immediate action to avoid hazardous conditions. Mariners should seek safe harbor or alter course to stay clear of the high winds and heavy seas expected during the warning period.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly starting Thursday night and peaking on Friday:
- Tonight: Southeast winds at 30 knots with 11-foot seas and rain.
- Friday: Southwest winds of 40 knots, increasing to 50 knots in the afternoon. Seas will build from 18 feet to 25 feet by the afternoon.
- Friday Night: Southwest winds at 45 knots with seas remaining high at 24 feet.
- Extended Outlook: Hazardous conditions will persist through the weekend, with West to Northwest winds between 30 and 35 knots and seas ranging from 10 to 17 feet through Tuesday.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026, and is currently scheduled to end at 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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