Storm Warning Issued for Yakutat Bay Through Saturday Morning

Alert Details

A Storm Warning and Heavy Freezing Spray Warning have been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Juneau AK. The warning is effective immediately and remains in place until 5:00 AM AKST on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

Affected Areas

The primary area affected is the coastal waters of Yakutat Bay (PKZ053), with specific impacts noted for winds coming out of Disenchantment Bay.

What You Should Do

Mariners and residents are advised to avoid the warning area. The NWS recommends taking necessary precautions to protect life and property before the onset of the most severe conditions.

Expected Conditions

Dangerous maritime conditions are expected through the weekend:

• Tonight: Northeast winds of 40 knots in Yakutat Bay, with winds reaching 55 knots out of Disenchantment Bay. Seas are expected to reach 11 feet with freezing spray.
• Saturday: Northeast winds of 35 knots (50 knots out of Disenchantment Bay) with 9-foot seas and light freezing spray.
• Saturday Night: Northeast winds of 35 knots, with storm-force winds up to 50 knots out of Disenchantment Bay. Seas will remain around 9 feet with continued freezing spray.
• Sunday: Northeast winds of 30 knots and 8-foot seas.

Timeline

The Storm Warning is effective as of 2:26 PM AKST on February 20, 2026. The most severe storm conditions are expected to conclude by 5:00 AM AKST on February 21, though heavy freezing spray warnings may persist through Saturday.