Storm Warning Issued for Northern Lynn Canal: Winds Up to 50 Knots and Heavy Freezing Spray Expected

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. This alert is effective immediately and remains in place through late tonight and into early Sunday morning.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Northern Lynn Canal (PKZ012) and the Southeast Alaska Inside Waters extending from Dixon Entrance to Skagway.

What You Should Do

Mariners and residents in the affected regions are advised to avoid the area. The NWS response recommendation is to avoid travel or exposure in these waters due to hazardous conditions.

Expected Conditions

Severe maritime conditions are expected throughout the weekend:

• Winds: North winds are forecast at 45 knots today, increasing to 50 knots tonight with gusts reaching up to 65 knots. Storm force winds up to 50 knots will continue through Sunday.
• Seas: Wave heights are expected to reach 13 feet today, increasing to 14 feet tonight and peaking at 15 feet on Sunday.
• Hazards: Freezing spray is occurring today and will transition to heavy freezing spray tonight and Sunday.

Timeline

The Storm Warning and Heavy Freezing Spray Warning are effective through 5:00 AM AKST on Sunday, February 22. Conditions are expected to begin improving late Sunday night, with winds decreasing to 30 knots by Monday.