Storm Warning Issued for Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side 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 the Bering Side from Nikolski to Seguam, forecasting 50-knot winds and 28-foot seas through Wednesday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side
- 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 Nikolski to Seguam Bering Side.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of Southwest Alaska. This alert is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on February 10, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on February 11, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Bering Side from Nikolski to Seguam, extending from 15 to 85 nautical miles out. This includes the coastal waters surrounding the Aleutian Islands and the Alaska Peninsula.
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 property against high winds and significant wave heights.
Expected Conditions
Dangerous maritime conditions are expected throughout the duration of the alert:
- Winds: Southwest winds reaching 50 knots are forecast for Tuesday night. On Wednesday, winds will shift to the west at 45 knots.
- Seas: Sea heights are expected to reach 28 feet tonight, subsiding slightly to 23 feet on Wednesday.
- Precipitation: Widespread rain and snow showers are expected tonight and through Wednesday.
- Extended Outlook: Conditions will remain hazardous through the end of the week, with winds staying between 35 and 40 knots and seas ranging from 12 to 21 feet through Friday.
Timeline
- Onset: Tuesday, February 10 at 5:00 PM AKST
- Peak Conditions: Tuesday night through early Wednesday morning
- Warning Expiration: Wednesday, February 11 at 5:00 AM AKST
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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