Storm Warning Issued for Valdez Arm: Winds Up to 50 Knots and Heavy Seas 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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The National Weather Service has issued a Storm Warning for Valdez Arm, with winds reaching 50 knots and seas building to 10 feet through Friday.
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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. This alert is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Valdez Arm (PKZ722) region within the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends that individuals avoid the affected marine areas. Mariners should take necessary precautions to secure vessels and remain in port if possible until conditions improve.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are forecast to deteriorate tonight as northeast winds of 25 knots increase to 45 knots after midnight. By Friday, northeast winds are expected to reach 50 knots with seas building to 10 feet. Freezing spray is also anticipated throughout the day and into Friday night. Conditions will remain hazardous through Saturday with winds staying between 30 and 40 knots.
Timeline
- Onset: Friday, February 20, at 5:00 AM AKST
- Peak Conditions: Friday afternoon with 50-knot winds
- Expiration: The current warning window ends at 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, February 20, though elevated winds and seas are expected to persist through the weekend.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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