Storm Warning Issued for Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters Near Dixon Entrance
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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 has issued a Storm Warning for Southeast Alaska coastal waters, with 50-knot winds and 36-foot seas expected through Thursday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau AK
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 Southeast Alaska coastal waters. The alert is currently effective and remains in place until Thursday evening.
Affected Areas
The primary warning area covers the coastal waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Decision out to 15 nautical miles. The broader forecast also includes Southeast Alaska coastal waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out to 100 nautical miles.
What You Should Do
Residents and mariners in the affected area are advised to avoid the coastal waters during the warning period. Conditions are expected to be hazardous for all vessels. Ensure all equipment is secured and monitor further updates from the National Weather Service.
Expected Conditions
Extreme maritime conditions are forecast for the region:
- Wind: Southeast winds of 20 knots tonight will increase to South 40 knots. On Thursday, winds are expected to reach Southwest 50 knots.
- Seas: Wave heights will build from 13 feet to 22 feet tonight, peaking at 36 feet on Thursday. Seas will begin to subside to 19–26 feet by Thursday night.
- Precipitation: Rain showers are expected throughout the period, with a slight chance of thunderstorms late tonight and through Thursday.
Timeline
- Effective Period: The warning was issued at 2:15 PM AKST on February 11, 2026.
- Storm Onset: Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 12.
- Warning Expiration: The Storm Warning is currently scheduled to end at 5:00 PM AKST on Thursday, February 12.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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