Storm Warning Issued for Northern Lynn Canal: High Winds and Heavy Freezing Spray Forecast
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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 Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for Northern Lynn Canal through Sunday morning, with winds reaching 50 knots and gusts up to 65 knots.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau 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 Southeast Alaska.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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