Storm Warning Issued for Shelikof Strait with 70-Knot Gusts and 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 in Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for the Shelikof Strait, forecasting dangerous winds and freezing spray through Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Shelikof Strait, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage
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. The alert is effective immediately and remains in place through Friday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected is the Shelikof Strait. The broader coastal waters forecast includes the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nautical miles out, encompassing Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Official guidance recommends that individuals avoid the affected maritime areas. Mariners should take immediate action to prepare for severe wind and sea conditions.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are forecast to become increasingly hazardous over the next 24 hours:
- Winds: Northwest winds of 50 knots are expected, with gusts reaching up to 70 knots out of bays and passes.
- Seas: Average wave heights are forecast at 12 feet tonight, rising to 14 feet on Friday.
- Freezing Spray: Significant freezing spray is expected to accompany the high winds and cold temperatures.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is in effect until 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026. The onset of the most severe conditions is expected to begin at 5:00 PM AKST on Thursday, February 19. Conditions are expected to begin improving Friday night with winds decreasing to 35 knots.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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