Storm Warning Issued for Stephens Passage; Wind Gusts Up to 50 Knots Expected
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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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NWS Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for Stephens Passage effective this afternoon, warning of storm-force winds and hazardous seas that could damage or capsize vessels.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Stephens Passage, 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 Stephens Passage, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for Stephens Passage. This alert is part of a progression of marine hazards including Gale Warnings and a Small Craft Advisory issued on February 12.
Affected Areas
This alert specifically affects the maritime region of Stephens Passage.
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate precautions for their safety and the security of their equipment. The National Weather Service recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the most severe conditions, and secure vessels against high winds and heavy seas.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions will fluctuate throughout the day as different alert levels take effect:
- Storm Warning Period: South winds of 30 to 40 knots are expected, with gusts reaching 50 knots. Seas are forecast to be between 6 and 9 feet.
- Gale Warning Periods: Winds will range from 25 to 40 knots with gusts between 45 and 50 knots. Seas are expected to reach heights of 6 to 10 feet.
- Small Craft Advisory Period: South winds of 20 to 30 knots with gusts up to 35 knots.
These storm-force winds and hazardous seas are expected to reduce visibility and pose a significant risk of capsizing or damaging vessels.
Timeline
The following schedule of alerts is in effect for Stephens Passage on February 12:
- Gale Warning: In effect until 3:00 PM AKST.
- Storm Warning: Effective from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM AKST.
- Gale Warning: Effective from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM AKST.
- Small Craft Advisory: Effective from 9:00 PM to Midnight AKST.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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