Storm Warning Issued for West of Barren Islands and Kamishak Bay
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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 the West of Barren Islands and Kamishak Bay, forecasting 60-knot winds and extreme freezing spray through Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southcentral Alaska Coastal Waters
- 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 Southcentral Alaska Coastal Waters.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning and a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the coastal waters west of the Barren Islands. This alert is classified as a severe meteorological event requiring immediate attention from marine interests.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic scope of this warning includes the West of Barren Islands and Kamishak Bay. The forecast area covers the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast up to 100 nautical miles out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.
What You Should Do
Authorities advise that individuals and vessels should avoid the area during the warning period. The extreme freezing spray poses a significant hazard, as ice can rapidly accumulate on vessels at a rate of 4 cm per hour or greater, potentially affecting stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly over the next 48 hours:
- Wind Speed: Northwest winds will increase from 40 knots tonight to 45 knots on Thursday, peaking at 60 knots on Thursday night. Winds will remain high at 50 knots through Friday.
- Sea States: Seas will build from 12 feet tonight to 15 feet on Thursday, reaching a peak of 19 feet on Thursday night.
- Freezing Spray: Heavy freezing spray is forecast for Thursday, escalating to extreme freezing spray on Thursday night with accumulation rates exceeding 4 cm per hour.
Timeline
The alert is effective immediately. The most hazardous conditions are expected to begin Thursday night, February 19. The Storm Warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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