Storm Warning Issued for Valdez Narrows: Heavy Freezing Spray and 50-Knot Winds 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 Narrows effective through early Saturday morning, featuring dangerous winds 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
A Storm Warning and a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning have been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. The alert was issued on February 20 at 3:00 PM AKST and remains in effect until February 21 at 5:00 AM AKST.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region impacted by this alert is the Valdez Narrows (UGC: PKZ721) along the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises that individuals should avoid the area during the warning period. Mariners should take necessary precautions to secure vessels and avoid travel in the Narrows due to hazardous conditions.
Expected Conditions
Severe weather conditions are expected tonight, including:
- Wind Speed: North winds at 50 knots, diminishing to 40 knots late.
- Sea Conditions: Seas averaging 4 feet.
- Hazards: Heavy freezing spray is expected to accumulate through Saturday.
Timeline
- Effective Time: 3:00 PM AKST, February 20, 2026
- Onset of Conditions: 5:00 PM AKST, February 20, 2026
- Alert Expiration: 4:00 AM AKST, February 21, 2026
- Event End: 5:00 AM AKST, February 21, 2026
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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