Storm Warning Issued for Valdez Narrows; 50-Knot 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 has issued a Storm Warning for Valdez Narrows effective through Friday afternoon, citing winds up to 50 knots and heavy freezing spray.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Valdez Narrows, 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 Narrows, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Storm Warning for the Valdez Narrows. The alert is currently in effect and remains active through Friday afternoon. A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has also been noted for Friday night.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Valdez Narrows (PKZ721) within the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska coast.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents are advised to avoid the affected waters. The National Weather Service recommends avoiding the area due to hazardous maritime conditions. Ensure all vessels are properly secured and monitor further updates from local weather offices.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly.
- Tonight: North winds of 25 knots will increase to 50 knots after midnight. Seas are expected to build to 5 feet with freezing spray.
- Friday: North winds will remain at 50 knots with 5-foot seas and continued freezing spray.
- Friday Night: North winds will decrease slightly to 45 knots with 4-foot seas, but heavy freezing spray is expected.
- Extended Outlook: North winds will persist through the weekend, ranging from 40 knots on Saturday to 25 knots by Sunday, with seas between 3 and 4 feet.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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