Storm Warning Issued for Sitkinak to Castle Cape Coastal Waters
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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 coastal waters from Sitkinak to Castle Cape, featuring 65-knot gusts and freezing spray through Saturday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southwest Alaska Coastal Waters
- 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 Southwest Alaska Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of Southwest Alaska. The alert is currently in effect and remains active through early Saturday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the coastal waters from Sitkinak to Castle Cape, extending out to 15 nautical miles from the coast.
What You Should Do
Mariners and individuals in the affected region are advised to avoid the warning area. The National Weather Service recommends taking immediate precautions to protect life and property before the onset of the most severe conditions.
Expected Conditions
For Friday night, Northwest winds are expected to reach 50 knots, shifting to North at 35 knots after midnight. Wind gusts may reach up to 65 knots before midnight. Sea heights are forecasted at an average of 10 feet, and freezing spray is expected to impact the area. Conditions on Saturday are expected to improve slightly with North winds at 25 knots and 5-foot seas.
Timeline
The Storm Warning onset begins at 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026. The alert is scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Saturday, February 21, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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