Storm Warning Issued for Yakutat Bay: Winds Up to 50 Knots and Heavy Seas Expected
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The National Weather Service in Juneau has issued a storm warning for Yakutat Bay, effective Friday, with wind gusts reaching 65 knots and freezing spray.
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- Record type
- Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Yakutat Bay, Alaska
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Juneau 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 Yakutat Bay, Alaska.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) office in Juneau, Alaska, has issued a Storm Warning for the Yakutat Bay region. The warning is in effect starting Friday morning, February 20, 2026, as hazardous maritime conditions develop in the area.
Affected Areas
The primary area impacted by this alert is Yakutat Bay (PKZ053). Specific storm-force conditions are also forecasted for the waters out of Disenchantment Bay.
What You Should Do
Residents and mariners are advised to avoid the affected coastal waters during the warning period. The NWS recommends taking necessary precautions to secure vessels and equipment against high winds and heavy seas.
Expected Conditions
On Friday, northeast winds are expected to reach 45 knots in Yakutat Bay, while winds out of Disenchantment Bay are forecasted to reach storm force at 50 knots. Wind gusts are expected to reach up to 65 knots. Sea heights are predicted to reach 11 feet. Additionally, light freezing spray is anticipated throughout the day and into Friday night, which can cause ice accumulation on vessels.
Timeline
The Storm Warning is scheduled to begin at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, February 20, 2026. The alert is currently set to remain in effect until 5:00 PM AKST on Friday. Hazardous conditions, including gale-force winds and freezing spray, are expected to persist into Saturday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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