Storm Warning Issued for Southern Lynn Canal: Winds Up to 65 Knots and Heavy Freezing Spray Expected
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NWS Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for Southern Lynn Canal through early Sunday morning, featuring dangerous 65-knot gusts and heavy freezing spray.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Lynn Canal, Alaska
- 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 Southern Lynn Canal, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Storm Warning and Heavy Freezing Spray Warning have been issued by the National Weather Service in Juneau, AK. This alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 5:00 AM AKST on Sunday, February 22.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Southern Lynn Canal and Southeast Alaska Inside Waters extending from Dixon Entrance to Skagway.
What You Should Do
Residents and mariners in the affected area are advised to avoid travel and maritime activities within the warning zone. The National Weather Service recommends taking immediate precautions to protect life and property from high winds and freezing spray.
Expected Conditions
Severe maritime conditions are forecast for the region:
- Wind: North winds are expected at 45 to 50 knots, with gusts reaching as high as 65 knots tonight.
- Seas: Average wave heights are expected to reach 15 feet.
- Hazards: Freezing spray is occurring today, with heavy freezing spray specifically forecast for tonight.
- Wind Forecast Details: Wind speeds reflect predominant expected speeds, while sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of combined windwave and swell heights.
Timeline
- Today: North winds at 45 knots with 60-knot gusts; 15-foot seas and freezing spray.
- Tonight: North winds increasing to 50 knots with 65-knot gusts; 15-foot seas and heavy freezing spray.
- Sunday: North storm force winds up to 50 knots and 15-foot seas.
- Sunday Night: Conditions transition to a gale with north winds at 40 knots and gusts to 55 knots; seas at 14 feet.
- Early Next Week: Winds are expected to subside to 30 knots by Monday and 20 knots by Tuesday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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