Storm Warning Issued for Marmot Island to Sitkinak 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, forecasting 50-knot winds and 17-foot seas 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 alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until 5:00 AM AKST on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the coastal waters for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out. Specifically, the alert identifies the region from Marmot Island to Sitkinak from 15 to 85 NM, including areas near Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected coastal regions are advised to avoid the area. The NWS response instruction is to avoid travel or operations within the warning zone due to hazardous marine conditions.
Expected Conditions
For tonight, the forecast indicates powerful North winds at 50 knots, which are expected to diminish to 40 knots after midnight. Sea heights are projected to reach an average of 17 feet. Additionally, freezing spray is expected to impact the region, posing further hazards to vessels.
Timeline
- Effective Period: Starting at 3:00 PM AKST, February 20.
- Peak Conditions: Heavy winds and 17-foot seas are expected tonight.
- Expiration: The Storm Warning expires at 4:00 AM AKST on February 21, with the event officially ending by 5:00 AM AKST.
Looking ahead, conditions are expected to remain hazardous through the weekend and into early next week, with winds of 45 knots and 17-foot seas returning by Tuesday and Wednesday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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