Storm Warning Issued for Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast: Gore Point to Marmot Island
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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 in Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska, forecasting winds up to 55 knots and seas reaching 23 feet through Wednesday.
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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 (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning and a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska. This alert is classified as severe, with immediate urgency required for those in the affected maritime zones.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the coastal waters from Gore Point to Marmot Island, specifically from 15 to 80 nautical miles (NM) offshore. This region includes the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 NM out, encompassing areas near Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
The NWS advises mariners and residents to avoid the warning area. Conditions are expected to be hazardous for all vessels. Ensure all equipment is secured and monitor local weather updates for any changes in the forecast.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Northwest winds are expected to be 40 knots today, increasing to 45 knots tonight and reaching 55 knots after midnight. These 55-knot winds are expected to persist through Wednesday night.
- Seas: Wave heights will build from 14 feet today to 20 feet tonight, peaking at 23 feet on Wednesday.
- Freezing Spray: Freezing spray is expected tonight, with a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning in effect for Wednesday as conditions intensify.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Wednesday, February 25, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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