Storm Warning Issued for Yakutat Bay: Wind Gusts Up to 65 Knots Expected
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The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for Yakutat Bay, forecasting dangerous winds and hazardous seas through Friday evening.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Yakutat Bay, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau
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 Yakutat Bay, Alaska.
Storm Warning Issued for Yakutat Bay
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Juneau has issued a Storm Warning for Yakutat Bay. This alert is preceded by a Gale Warning as conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly over the next 24 hours.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected by this alert is Yakutat Bay.
What You Should Do
Mariners are urged to take immediate safety precautions. The NWS recommends that mariners remain in port, alter course to avoid the hazardous area, and/or secure their vessels for severe conditions. The response level for this event is categorized as "Avoid."
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions will involve high winds and significant wave heights:
- Gale Conditions: Northeast winds of 30 to 40 knots with gusts up to 55 knots.
- Storm Conditions: Northeast winds of 35 to 45 knots with gusts reaching up to 65 knots.
- Seas: Wave heights are expected to range between 7 and 10 feet.
These storm-force winds and hazardous seas are capable of capsizing or damaging vessels and will likely cause reduced visibility for those on the water.
Timeline
- Gale Warning: Effective from midnight tonight until 9:00 AM AKST Friday, February 20.
- Storm Warning: Effective from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM AKST Friday, February 20.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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