Storm Warning Issued for Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast: Winds Up to 50 Knots Expected
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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 waters from Cape Cleare to Gore Point, with winds reaching 50 knots and seas up to 16 feet expected Thursday night.
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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 has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. 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 of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, specifically the region from Cape Cleare to Gore Point from 15 to 75 NM out. This includes the maritime areas up to 100 nm out from Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, the recommended response is to avoid the area. Mariners should take necessary precautions to secure vessels and avoid travel through the affected zones during the peak of the storm.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly over the next 48 hours:
- Thursday Afternoon: Northwest winds increasing from 30 knots to 40 knots. Seas reaching 13 feet.
- Thursday Night: Northwest winds peaking at 50 knots. Seas reaching 16 feet. Freezing spray is expected.
- Friday: North winds at 45 knots with seas of 12 feet.
- Friday Night: North winds decreasing to 30 knots with seas of 10 feet.
Timeline
- Effective Date: Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 3:21 PM AKST
- Storm Warning Onset: Thursday, February 19, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST
- Expiration: Friday, February 20, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
Conditions are expected to gradually improve through the weekend, with winds dropping to 15 knots by Sunday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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