Storm Warning Issued for Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters Through Friday Afternoon
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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 winds up to 50 knots and seas reaching 14 feet.
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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 was issued on February 19 at 3:10 PM AKST and is effective through 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, February 20.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out 100 NM. Specific geographic descriptions include the area from Cape Fairweather to Icy Cape out to 15 NM.
What You Should Do
Mariners and individuals in the affected coastal zones are advised to avoid the water during the warning period. The NWS indicates an immediate urgency for this observed hazard, recommending a response of "Avoid."
Expected Conditions
Severe maritime conditions are forecast for the region:
- Winds: Northeast winds are expected to reach 50 knots on Friday, with storm-force winds continuing into Friday night. Gale-force winds between 40 and 45 knots are expected to persist through Saturday and Sunday.
- Seas: Wave heights are forecast to reach 14 feet on Friday, subsiding slightly to 13 feet on Friday night and 12 feet on Saturday.
- Precipitation and Hazards: Snow showers are expected Friday morning. Light freezing spray is forecast for Friday afternoon, with continued freezing spray expected through Saturday night.
Timeline
The Storm Warning onset is scheduled for 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, and is currently set to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on the same day. Hazardous conditions including gale-force winds and freezing spray are expected to continue through the weekend.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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