Storm Warning Issued for Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters; 50-Knot Winds and 29-Foot Seas 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 Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters through Wednesday morning, forecasting dangerous 50-knot winds and seas up to 29 feet.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage 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 Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for the Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters. The alert was officially issued at 2:25 PM AKST on February 10, 2026, and is effective through the early morning hours of Wednesday.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Pribilof Islands Nearshore Waters (UGC: PKZ766).
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends that individuals avoid the affected waters. Mariners should seek safe harbor and ensure all vessels are properly secured before the onset of hazardous conditions.
Expected Conditions
Extreme maritime conditions are expected throughout the warning period:
- Tonight: Southwest winds reaching 50 knots with seas as high as 29 feet. Precipitation will include a mix of snow and rain showers.
- Wednesday: Southwest winds of 45 knots, shifting to the west at 35 knots by the afternoon. Seas are expected to remain high at 24 feet with widespread snow, rain showers, and freezing spray.
- Wednesday Night: Northwest winds of 45 knots and seas of 21 feet, accompanied by heavy freezing spray.
- Thursday: Conditions will begin to subside slightly with northwest winds of 40 knots and 18-foot seas.
Timeline
The Storm Warning onset begins at 5:00 PM AKST on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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