Storm Warning Issued for Shelikof Strait: Extreme Freezing Spray and 65-Knot Gusts Forecast
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NOAA issued it on April 4, 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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NWS Anchorage AK has issued a Storm Warning for the Shelikof Strait, effective through Tuesday morning, as extreme freezing spray and dangerous wind gusts threaten maritime safety.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Shelikof Strait, Alaska
- Issued
- April 4, 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 has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. This alert is in effect from Sunday afternoon through early Tuesday morning, specifically addressing hazardous maritime conditions including heavy to extreme freezing spray.
Affected Areas
The primary area affected is the Shelikof Strait. The broader forecast area includes the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
The NWS response instruction for this event is to Avoid the area. Mariners should be aware that extreme freezing spray may rapidly accumulate on vessels at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater, which can significantly impact vessel stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate through Monday night:
- Winds: Northwest winds will increase from 40 knots to 50 knots. Gusts out of bays and passes are expected to reach between 55 and 65 knots.
- Seas: Average wave heights will range from 10 to 11 feet.
- Freezing Spray: Heavy freezing spray is expected tonight. On Monday and Monday night, conditions will escalate to extreme freezing spray with accumulation rates of 4 cm per hour or greater.
- Extended Outlook: Winds are expected to remain at 40 knots on Tuesday with 9-foot seas, subsiding slightly to 30 knots by Tuesday night.
Timeline
- Effective Date: March 15, 2026, at 3:31 PM AKDT
- Storm Warning Peak: Monday night
- Alert Expiration: March 17, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKDT
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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