Storm Warning Issued for Shelikof Strait: 70-Knot Gusts 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 in Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for Shelikof Strait, effective through Friday afternoon, with dangerous winds and heavy freezing spray forecast.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Shelikof Strait, 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 Shelikof Strait, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Storm Warning and a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning have been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. The alert is currently in effect and remains active through Friday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The primary area impacted is the Shelikof Strait within the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast. The warning covers coastal waters up to 100 nautical miles out, including areas near Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
Expected Conditions
Severe maritime conditions are forecast for the region:
- Winds: Northwest winds are expected to increase from 35 knots to 50 knots tonight. On Friday, winds will remain at 50 knots before diminishing to 40 knots in the afternoon.
- Gusts: Wind gusts out of bays and passes are expected to reach 70 knots tonight, decreasing slightly to 65 knots on Friday morning and 55 knots by Friday afternoon.
- Seas: Wave heights are forecast to reach 11 feet tonight and peak at 12 feet on Friday.
- Hazards: Heavy freezing spray is expected through Friday, posing a significant risk to vessels.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is effective from 3:15 PM AKST on Thursday, February 19, and is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, February 20. Conditions are expected to begin improving Friday night with winds decreasing to 35 knots and seas subsiding to 8 feet.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected coastal zones are advised to avoid the area during the warning period. The NWS recommends taking immediate precautions to protect life and property from high winds and heavy freezing spray.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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