Storm Warning Issued for Sitkinak to Castle Cape: Wind Gusts Up to 70 Knots Forecast
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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 has issued a Storm Warning for Sitkinak to Castle Cape, effective from Thursday evening through Friday afternoon, featuring extreme winds and freezing spray.
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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. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event requiring immediate attention for those in the affected maritime zones.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the coastal waters from Sitkinak to Castle Cape, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This includes portions of the Alaska Peninsula waters.
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, the recommended response is to avoid the warning area. Mariners should seek safe harbor or remain in port until conditions improve. Ensure all vessels are properly secured against high winds and heavy seas.
Expected Conditions
- Wind Speeds: Northwest winds of 35 knots are expected today. Conditions will intensify tonight, with winds increasing to 50 knots after midnight and gusts reaching 65 knots. On Friday, winds will peak at 55 knots with gusts up to 70 knots.
- Sea States: Average wave heights are forecast at 8 feet today, increasing to 10 feet tonight and reaching 12 feet on Friday.
- Freezing Spray: Freezing spray is forecast to occur from today through Friday, which can lead to significant ice accumulation on vessels.
Timeline
- Onset: The Storm Warning conditions are expected to begin at 5:00 PM AKST on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
- Duration: The warning remains in effect through Friday.
- Expiration: The alert is scheduled to end at 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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