Storm Warning Issued for Marmot Island to Sitkinak Coastal Waters Through Friday Morning
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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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NWS Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska coast, with winds expected to reach 55 knots and seas peaking at 20 feet.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage
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. The alert is effective as of February 18 at 3:21 PM AKST and is scheduled to remain in effect until February 20 at 5:00 AM AKST.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the coastal waters from Marmot Island to Sitkinak, from 15 to 85 nautical miles (NM) out. The broader forecast area includes the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 NM out, encompassing Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Residents and mariners in the warning area are advised to avoid the affected coastal waters. The National Weather Service recommends taking necessary precautions to protect life and property before the onset of hazardous conditions.
Expected Conditions
According to the Coastal Waters Forecast, the following conditions are expected:
- Winds: Northwest winds will increase to 40 knots on Thursday, reaching 50 knots Thursday night and peaking at 55 knots on Friday. North winds of 50 knots will continue into Friday night.
- Seas: Wave heights will build to 13 feet on Thursday, 19 feet on Thursday night, and reach a peak of 20 feet on Friday.
- Additional Hazards: Freezing spray is forecast for Thursday night.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is in effect through 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20. While the specific warning window ends Friday morning, hazardous conditions are expected to persist, with 40-knot winds and 13-foot seas continuing through Saturday. Conditions are forecast to improve by Sunday with winds decreasing to 20 knots.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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