Storm Warning Issued for Northern Lynn Canal: High Winds and Heavy Freezing Spray Forecast

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Juneau, AK, has issued a Storm Warning and a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Northern Lynn Canal. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until 5:00 AM AKST on Sunday, February 22.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Northern Lynn Canal and Southeast Alaska Inside Waters extending from Dixon Entrance to Skagway.

What You Should Do

Mariners and residents are advised to avoid the affected waters. The NWS recommends immediate response to these hazardous conditions to ensure safety.

Expected Conditions

Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly. For today, North winds of 45 knots are expected with 13-foot seas and freezing spray. By tonight, North winds will increase to 50 knots with gusts reaching 65 knots. Seas are forecast to reach 14 feet with heavy freezing spray. On Sunday, North storm-force winds will continue at 50 knots with seas peaking at 15 feet and continued heavy freezing spray.

Timeline

The Storm Warning is effective through 5:00 AM AKST on February 22. Gale conditions are expected to persist into Sunday night with winds of 45 knots and 12-foot seas before conditions begin to subside on Monday.