Storm Warning Issued for Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters Near Sledge Island and Wales
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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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A Storm Warning is in effect for Northwestern Alaska coastal waters through Wednesday morning, featuring winds up to 50 knots and low visibility due to blowing snow.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Fairbanks
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 Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fairbanks has issued a Storm Warning for Northwestern Alaska coastal waters. The alert was issued on February 10 at 3:49 PM AKST and remains in effect until February 11 at 5:00 AM AKST.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters out to 100 nautical miles, specifically the region from Sledge Island to Wales greater than 15 nautical miles offshore.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends that individuals avoid the affected coastal waters. Mariners and residents in the area should take necessary precautions to protect life and property before the onset of the most severe conditions.
Expected Conditions
Dangerous maritime conditions are expected throughout the warning period and into the latter half of the week:
- Tonight: Northeast winds of 45 knots with blowing snow. Visibility will be reduced to 1 nautical mile or less.
- Wednesday: North winds are forecast to reach 50 knots. Blowing snow will continue to limit visibility to 1 nautical mile or less.
- Wednesday Night: North winds of 40 knots with snow and blowing snow. Visibility remains at 1 nautical mile or less.
- Thursday: Northwest winds of 35 knots with blowing snow and low visibility.
Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of the combined wind-wave and swell height.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is effective immediately as of Tuesday afternoon. The most intense conditions are expected to persist through Wednesday morning, with the formal warning period ending at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 11.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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