Storm Warning Issued for Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast Through Friday
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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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National Weather Service Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for the waters between Cape Suckling and Cape Cleare, forecasting winds up to 50 knots and seas reaching 24 feet.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Gulf of Alaska
- 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.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, Alaska, has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event with immediate urgency, indicating that hazardous conditions are observed or imminent.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the coastal waters from Cape Suckling to Cape Cleare, extending from 15 to 75 nautical miles offshore. This includes the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast and regions up to 100 nautical miles out, encompassing areas near Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected regions are advised to avoid the area during the warning period. The National Weather Service recommends avoiding travel or maritime operations within the specified zones due to dangerous wind and sea conditions.
Expected Conditions
Significant maritime hazards are forecast for the region:
- Friday: Southeast winds are expected to reach 50 knots before becoming South at 40 knots in the afternoon. Seas are forecast to build to 16 feet with accompanying rain.
- Friday Night: Southwest winds of 40 knots are expected, with sea heights peaking at 24 feet.
- Saturday: Conditions will remain hazardous with Southwest winds of 30 knots and seas reaching 19 feet.
- Sunday/Monday: Winds are expected to decrease to 20-25 knots with seas gradually subsiding from 13 feet to 8 feet.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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