Storm Warning Issued for Valdez Arm: Dangerous Winds and Freezing Spray 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 Anchorage AK has issued a Storm Warning for Valdez Arm, forecasting 50-knot winds and 10-foot seas through Friday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Valdez Arm, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage 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 Valdez Arm, Alaska.
Alert Details
A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. The alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active through the afternoon of Friday, February 20, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Valdez Arm region (PKZ722) within the Northern Gulf of Alaska coast.
What You Should Do
Official guidance recommends that individuals avoid the affected coastal waters. Mariners should take necessary precautions to secure vessels and avoid travel in these hazardous conditions due to the immediate threat posed by the storm.
Expected Conditions
According to the Coastal Waters Forecast, the following conditions are expected for the Valdez Arm today:
- Wind: Northeast winds reaching speeds of 50 knots.
- Seas: Average wave heights of 10 feet.
- Additional Hazards: Freezing spray is expected throughout the day.
Conditions are forecast to remain hazardous into the evening, with winds decreasing slightly to 45 knots and seas to 9 feet tonight, accompanied by continued freezing spray.
Timeline
- Effective: February 20, 2026, at 4:33 AM AKST
- Onset: February 20, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
- Expiration: February 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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