Storm Warning Issued for Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast Through Friday Afternoon
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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 Gore Point to Marmot Island, forecasting dangerous 55-knot winds, 21-foot seas, and freezing spray through Friday at 5:00 PM AKST.
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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
A Storm Warning (SRW) has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. The warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in place until Friday, February 20, at 5:00 PM AKST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the coastal waters from Gore Point to Marmot Island, extending from 15 to 80 nautical miles 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 National Weather Service advises that individuals should avoid the area. Mariners are urged to take immediate precautions to secure vessels and equipment against high winds and heavy seas. Hazardous conditions make navigation extremely dangerous.
Expected Conditions
- Tonight: Northwest winds of 55 knots with seas reaching 21 feet. Freezing spray is expected.
- Friday: Northwest winds of 50 knots with seas of 17 feet. Freezing spray will continue to be a factor.
- Friday Night: North winds of 45 knots, diminishing to 35 knots after midnight. Seas are expected to be around 13 feet with continued freezing spray.
Timeline
The Storm Warning was issued at 3:15 PM AKST on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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