Storm Warning Issued for Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters Near Cape Edgecumbe
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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 Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for coastal waters between Cape Edgecumbe and Cape Spencer, with winds reaching 50 knots and seas up to 20 feet expected Saturday.
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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
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Juneau, AK. This alert signifies an immediate threat to maritime safety in the Southeast Alaska coastal region.
Affected Areas
The primary area affected is the coastal waters from Cape Edgecumbe to Cape Spencer, extending out to 15 nautical miles. The broader forecast area includes Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out to 100 nautical miles.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends that mariners and those in the affected zones avoid the area. Vessel operators should take necessary precautions to secure their craft and monitor local weather updates for changes in the forecast.
Expected Conditions
Significant hazards are expected to develop on Saturday, March 7. Conditions include:
- Wind Speed: South winds of 20 knots on Saturday morning are forecast to shift and increase to West 50 knots by the afternoon. Gale-force winds up to 45 knots will continue into Saturday night.
- Sea States: Seas are expected to be approximately 18 feet on Saturday, building to 20 feet by Saturday night.
- Precipitation: Rain showers are expected in the morning, transitioning to a mix of rain and snow in the afternoon. There is a slight chance of thunderstorms on Saturday night.
Timeline
- Onset: Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST.
- Duration: The Storm Warning is effective through Saturday afternoon.
- Expiration: The alert is scheduled to end on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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