Storm Warning Issued for Shelikof Strait: Winds Up to 50 Knots 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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NWS Anchorage AK has issued a Storm Warning for Shelikof Strait effective Thursday night through Friday morning, featuring 65-knot gusts and heavy freezing spray.
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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
The National Weather Service in Anchorage AK has issued a Storm Warning for the Shelikof Strait. This alert is specifically focused on a period of severe maritime conditions beginning Thursday evening. Additionally, a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued for Thursday night.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected is the Shelikof Strait (PKZ738). The broader Coastal Waters Forecast includes the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nm out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Operating in these conditions is hazardous. The official response recommendation is to avoid the area. Mariners should ensure all equipment is secured and be prepared for significant ice accumulation due to heavy freezing spray.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: Northwest winds are forecast at 50 knots, with gusts reaching up to 65 knots out of bays and passes.
- Seas: Sea heights are expected to reach 11 feet on Thursday night, building to 13 feet by Friday.
- Freezing Spray: Heavy freezing spray is expected to develop on Thursday night as temperatures and winds fluctuate.
Timeline
The Storm Warning onset is scheduled for 5:00 PM AKST on Thursday, February 19, 2026. The warning and associated hazardous conditions are expected to continue until 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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