Storm Warning Issued for Marmot Island to Sitkinak Coastal Waters Through Saturday 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 coastal waters from Marmot Island to Sitkinak, with 50-knot winds and 20-foot seas expected through early Saturday.
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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 warning is currently in effect and will remain active until early Saturday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the coastal waters from Marmot Island to Sitkinak, specifically from 15 to 85 nautical miles (NM) out. This includes the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast and areas up to 100 NM out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected coastal regions are advised to avoid the warning area. The hazardous conditions pose a significant risk to vessels. Ensure all maritime equipment is secured and monitor local weather updates for any changes in the forecast.
Expected Conditions
Dangerous maritime conditions are expected throughout the duration of the alert:
- Today: Northwest winds reaching 50 knots with seas up to 20 feet. Freezing spray is expected.
- Tonight: North winds at 50 knots with seas reaching 18 feet. Freezing spray will continue to be a hazard.
- Saturday: North winds will diminish to 35 knots with seas around 13 feet. North of Dangerous Cape, winds are expected to drop to 25 knots by the afternoon.
Timeline
The Storm Warning was issued at 4:33 AM AKST on February 20, 2026. It is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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