Storm Warning Issued for Saint Matthew Island Waters with 50-Knot Winds and Heavy Freezing Spray
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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 Saint Matthew Island Waters, effective through early Wednesday morning, as winds reach 50 knots and seas climb to 22 feet.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Saint Matthew Island Waters, Alaska
- 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 Saint Matthew Island Waters, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. The alert is currently in effect and remains active until 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 11. Additionally, a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is in effect through Wednesday night.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Saint Matthew Island Waters (PKZ767) in the coastal waters of Southwest Alaska.
What You Should Do
Residents and mariners in the affected area are advised to avoid the Saint Matthew Island Waters during the warning period. The NWS recommends immediate response to avoid hazardous conditions at sea.
Expected Conditions
Severe maritime conditions are expected through the duration of the alert:
- Wind Speeds: Northeast winds reaching 50 knots west of Saint Matthew Island and East winds of 40 knots east of the island.
- Seas: Wave heights reaching 22 feet in ice-free waters.
- Precipitation: Snow showers are expected.
- Additional Hazards: Heavy freezing spray is forecast to persist through Wednesday night.
Conditions on Wednesday are expected to remain hazardous with North winds up to 45 knots and seas up to 20 feet.
Timeline
- Effective Time: 2:25 PM AKST, Tuesday, February 10
- Onset of Storm Conditions: 5:00 PM AKST, Tuesday, February 10
- Warning Expiration: 5:00 AM AKST, Wednesday, February 11
- Extended Outlook: Heavy freezing spray is expected to continue through Wednesday night, with winds gradually decreasing to 30 knots by Thursday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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