Storm Warning Issued for Marmot Island to Sitkinak with 50-Knot Winds and Heavy Freezing Spray
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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, effective until Thursday morning, citing dangerous 50-knot winds and 17-foot seas.
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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
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast. This alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the maritime region from Marmot Island to Sitkinak, extending from 15 to 85 nautical miles offshore. This includes the coastal waters for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, Kodiak Island, and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends that mariners and residents avoid the affected maritime areas. Mariners should take immediate precautions to protect life and property as conditions are expected to be severe.
Expected Conditions
For tonight, the forecast indicates Northwest winds of 50 knots and seas reaching heights of 17 feet. A significant hazard of heavy freezing spray is also forecast for the region. Conditions on Thursday will remain hazardous with Northwest winds of 40 knots and 16-foot seas, continuing the risk of freezing spray.
Timeline
The Storm Warning onset begins at 5:00 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 25. The warning is scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 26, following the peak of the storm tonight.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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