Storm Warning Issued for Sumner Strait: Winds Up to 55 Knots and Heavy Seas Forecast
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The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for Sumner Strait, with south winds reaching 45 knots and gusts up to 55 knots expected Thursday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Sumner Strait, 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 Sumner Strait, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK has issued a Storm Warning for Sumner Strait. This alert is part of a series of escalating marine warnings including a Small Craft Advisory and a Gale Warning. The Storm Warning is specifically effective from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM AKST on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning is in effect for the following geographic region:
- Sumner Strait, Alaska
What You Should Do
Mariners are advised to take immediate safety precautions. The NWS recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions. Storm force winds and hazardous seas pose a significant risk of capsizing or damaging vessels and will likely reduce visibility.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are forecast to intensify through Thursday:
- Storm Warning Conditions: South winds of 45 knots with gusts up to 55 knots. Seas are expected to reach 8 to 13 feet.
- Gale Warning Conditions: South winds of 35 knots with gusts up to 50 knots and seas between 7 and 11 feet.
- Small Craft Advisory Conditions: Southeast winds increasing to 25 knots with gusts up to 40 knots.
Timeline
The progression of weather alerts for Sumner Strait is as follows (all times AKST):
- Small Craft Advisory: From 9:00 PM Wednesday, Feb 11, to 3:00 AM Thursday, Feb 12.
- Gale Warning: From 3:00 AM to 9:00 AM Thursday, Feb 12.
- Storm Warning: From 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM Thursday, Feb 12.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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