Storm Warning Issued for Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast Near Cape Suckling
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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 through early Saturday morning, with wind gusts up to 70 knots and heavy freezing spray expected.
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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 coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska. The warning is officially effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026, and remains in place until 5:00 AM AKST on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic scope of this alert covers the region from Cape Suckling to Gravel Point out to 15 nautical miles. This includes the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast and the Copper River Delta.
What You Should Do
Official instructions advise individuals to avoid the area. Mariners should take immediate action to secure vessels, seek safe harbor, or alter course to avoid the dangerous wind and sea conditions forecast for this period.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speeds: North winds are expected to reach 55 knots on Friday. Extreme gusts up to 70 knots are forecast out of the Copper River Delta.
- Seas: Average wave heights are expected to reach 10 feet on Friday, decreasing to 8 feet by Friday night.
- Additional Hazards: Heavy freezing spray is forecast for Friday and Friday night. Freezing spray is also expected to begin as early as Thursday night as winds increase.
Timeline
- Onset: The storm conditions are expected to intensify after midnight on Thursday, with the formal warning period beginning at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20.
- Peak Conditions: The highest winds and heaviest freezing spray are expected throughout the day Friday and into Friday night.
- Expiration: The warning is currently scheduled to end at 5:00 AM AKST on Saturday, February 21.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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