Storm Warning Issued for Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Icy Cape to Cape Suckling
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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 Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for Southeast Alaska coastal waters, forecasting 50-knot winds and seas up to 20 feet starting Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau
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 Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Juneau, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of Southeast Alaska. This alert was issued on March 5 and is effective for the following day.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the region from Icy Cape to Cape Suckling, specifically from 15 to 80 nautical miles offshore. The broader forecast area includes Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out to 100 NM.
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, the recommended response is to avoid the area. Mariners should take necessary precautions to secure vessels or seek safe harbor before the onset of hazardous conditions on Friday morning.
Expected Conditions
Significant marine hazards are forecast for the area:
- Wind: Southeast winds of 50 knots are expected Friday morning, becoming Southwest at 40 knots in the afternoon.
- Seas: Average wave heights are expected to reach 20 feet on Friday, potentially increasing to 25 feet on Friday night.
- Precipitation: Rain is expected Friday morning, with a mix of rain and snow forecast for late Friday night.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is scheduled to begin at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026. The warning is currently set to remain in effect until 5:00 PM AKST on Friday evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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