Storm Warning Issued for Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast Near Gore Point and 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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NWS Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska, forecasting winds up to 55 knots and seas reaching 21 feet through early 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
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 has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the coastal waters from Gore Point to Marmot Island, specifically from 15 to 80 nautical miles out. This includes portions of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, extending up to 100 nm out including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
The NWS response recommendation for this alert is to avoid the area. Mariners should take immediate action to secure vessels and prepare for hazardous conditions including high winds, heavy seas, and freezing spray.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly over the next 48 hours:
- Winds: Northwest winds are forecast to increase to 45 knots on Thursday, peaking at 55 knots on Thursday night. Winds will remain high at 50 knots on Friday before gradually diminishing.
- Seas: Wave heights will build from 10 feet tonight to 18 feet on Thursday, reaching a peak of 21 feet on Thursday night.
- Additional Hazards: Freezing spray is expected Thursday night as winds reach their peak intensity.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is effective through 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20. While the most severe conditions are expected Thursday night, elevated winds of 45 knots and seas of 15 feet are forecast to persist through Friday night, with conditions gradually improving through Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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