Storm Warning Issued for Southern Lynn Canal: Winds Up to 70 Knots and Heavy Freezing Spray Expected

Alert Details

A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK. The alert is effective from February 21, 2026, at 10:43 AM AKST and is scheduled to remain in effect until February 22, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Southern Lynn Canal and Southeast Alaska Inside Waters from Dixon Entrance to Skagway. Specific extreme conditions are highlighted for areas near Point Couverden.

What You Should Do

Residents and mariners are advised to avoid the affected waters. The NWS response instruction is to avoid the area due to the severe nature of the storm conditions.

Expected Conditions

• Wind Speed: North winds of 45 to 50 knots are expected. Gusts are forecast to reach 60 knots generally, with higher gusts up to 70 knots near Point Couverden.
• Seas: Average wave heights are expected to reach 15 to 16 feet.
• Hazards: Freezing spray is occurring today, with heavy freezing spray forecast to develop late tonight. Storm force winds are expected to continue through Sunday.

Timeline

• Rest of Today (Feb 21): North winds 45-50 kt, gusts to 70 kt, 16 ft seas, and freezing spray.
• Tonight: North winds 50 kt, gusts to 65 kt, 15 ft seas, and heavy freezing spray.
• Sunday (Feb 22): North storm force winds to 50 kt and 15 ft seas.
• Sunday Night: North gale winds to 40 kt with gusts to 55 kt and 14 ft seas.