Storm Warning Issued for Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast Near Cape Cleare and Gore Point
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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 Coast, forecasting winds up to 50 knots and 16-foot seas through Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast
- 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 Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska. The alert was issued on February 19 at 3:15 PM AKST and remains in effect until early Friday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the region from Cape Cleare to Gore Point, extending from 15 to 75 nautical miles (NM) offshore. This includes the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out, encompassing Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
The NWS recommends that individuals in the affected maritime areas take immediate action to avoid hazardous conditions. Mariners should seek safe harbor or avoid the specified zones until conditions improve.
Expected Conditions
For tonight, Northwest winds are expected to start at 35 knots, increasing to 50 knots overnight. Sea heights are forecasted to reach an average of 16 feet. Additionally, freezing spray is expected to impact the area, creating further hazards for vessels. Conditions on Friday will continue with North winds at 45 knots and 12-foot seas.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is effective immediately as of February 19, 2026. The onset of the most severe conditions is expected at 5:00 PM AKST today, with the warning set to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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