Storm Warning Issued for Marmot Island to Sitkinak Coastal Waters

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska. This alert is effective starting Thursday evening and remains in place until Friday morning.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the marine area from Marmot Island to Sitkinak, extending out to 15 nautical miles (NM). This includes coastal waters near Kodiak Island and the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.

What You Should Do

Mariners and residents in the affected coastal regions are advised to avoid the area during the warning period. The NWS recommends taking necessary precautions to secure vessels and equipment against high winds and heavy seas.

Expected Conditions

Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly starting Thursday. The following conditions are forecast for the warning area:

• Winds: Northwest winds will increase to 30 knots on Thursday, reaching 40 knots in the afternoon. By Thursday night, winds are expected to increase to 50 knots.
• Seas: Wave heights will build from 8 feet on Thursday to 12 feet by Thursday night.
• Additional Hazards: Freezing spray is expected to develop Thursday night as wind speeds increase.

Conditions will remain hazardous through Friday and Friday night with northwest winds of 45 knots and 12-foot seas.

Timeline

• Onset: Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST.
• Duration: The storm conditions are expected to persist through the night, with the warning currently set to expire on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST.