Storm Warning Issued for Marmot Island to Sitkinak Coastal Waters
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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 coastal waters from Marmot Island to Sitkinak, with winds expected to reach 50 knots and seas up to 12 feet.
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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
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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