Storm Warning Issued for Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters Near Icy Cape
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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 coastal waters from Icy Cape to Cape Suckling, with 50-knot winds and 20-foot seas forecast for Friday.
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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
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK. The alert is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026, and is currently scheduled to conclude at 5:00 PM AKST that same day.
Affected Areas
The primary warning area includes the coastal waters from Icy Cape to Cape Suckling out to 15 NM. The broader forecast impact covers Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out to 100 NM.
What You Should Do
Residents and mariners in the affected regions are advised to avoid the area during the warning period. Mariners should secure vessels and ensure all safety equipment is prepared for severe sea conditions.
Expected Conditions
- Winds: East winds are expected to increase to 30 knots tonight, reaching storm-force speeds of 50 knots on Friday morning. Winds will transition to the South at 40 knots by Friday afternoon.
- Seas: Wave heights are forecast to build significantly, reaching 20 feet on Friday and peaking at 22 feet Friday night. Seas will remain elevated at 17 feet through Saturday.
- Precipitation: A mix of rain and snow showers is expected tonight, transitioning to heavy rain on Friday as the storm intensity peaks.
Timeline
- Tonight: East winds 20-30 knots; seas 9 feet; rain and snow showers.
- Friday (Onset): Storm Warning begins at 5:00 AM AKST. East winds 50 knots; seas 20 feet.
- Friday Night: Southwest winds 30 knots; seas 22 feet.
- Saturday: Southwest winds 20 knots; seas 17 feet; snow showers.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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