Storm Warning Issued for Marmot Island to Sitkinak: Winds Up to 50 Knots Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska. The warning is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on February 20, 2026, and remains in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on February 21, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the region from Marmot Island to Sitkinak out to 15 nautical miles. This includes the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, with specific impacts noted for areas north of Dangerous Cape.

What You Should Do

The NWS response instruction for this alert is to avoid the affected maritime areas. Mariners are urged to take necessary precautions to protect life and property.

Expected Conditions

Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly. For today, northwest winds of 45 knots and seas of 11 feet are forecast along with freezing spray. Tonight, winds will shift to the north at 30 knots, with speeds reaching 50 knots north of Dangerous Cape. Seas are expected to reach 12 feet, and freezing spray will continue to be a hazard.

Timeline

The Storm Warning officially begins at 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, February 20. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist through the night, with the warning set to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Saturday, February 21.