Storm Warning Issued for Northern Lynn Canal: Winds Up to 50 Knots and Heavy Freezing Spray 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Lynn Canal and Southeast Alaska Inside Waters, effective through early Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Lynn Canal, 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 Northern Lynn Canal, 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. 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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