Storm Warning Issued for Waters North and West of Nunivak Island
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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 the coastal waters north and west of Nunivak Island, with winds expected to reach 50 knots and snow forecast for Monday.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- North and West of Nunivak Island, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Anchorage
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 North and West of Nunivak Island, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of Southwest Alaska. The alert is effective starting Monday morning and remains in place through Monday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following maritime region:
- North and West of Nunivak Island (Zone PKZ765)
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, individuals in the affected area should avoid the waters during the warning period. Mariners should ensure vessels are properly secured and monitor updated forecasts for changing conditions.
Expected Conditions
Significant hazardous weather is expected to develop in the region:
- Wind Speeds: On Monday, East winds of 40 knots are forecast to increase to Southeast winds of 50 knots by the afternoon. Conditions will persist into Monday night with South winds of 45 knots.
- Precipitation: Snow is expected throughout the day on Monday.
- Extended Outlook: Conditions are expected to remain breezy following the storm, with Southwest winds of 30 knots on Tuesday and West winds of 25 knots through Thursday.
- Sea State: Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.
Timeline
- Warning Onset: Monday, February 16, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
- Warning Expiration: Monday, February 16, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST
- Duration: The primary storm conditions are expected to last approximately 12 hours, though elevated winds will continue through the middle of the week.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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