Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Barren Islands East Through Wednesday Afternoon
The National Weather Service has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Barren Islands East, with 40-knot winds and 11-foot seas creating hazardous maritime conditions.
Alert Details
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK. This alert is in effect for the Barren Islands East region. Additionally, a Gale Warning is in effect through tonight for the same area.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected is the Barren Islands East (PKZ731), part of the coastal waters for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service recommends that mariners avoid the area during the warning period. Operating a vessel in heavy freezing spray conditions is dangerous as ice accumulation can significantly impact vessel stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
For Wednesday, the forecast indicates North winds at 40 knots with seas reaching 11 feet. Heavy freezing spray is expected throughout the day. Conditions for Wednesday night include Northwest winds at 35 knots and 8-foot seas with continued freezing spray. By Thursday, winds are expected to decrease to Northwest at 25 knots with 6-foot seas.
Timeline
- Warning Onset: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKDT
- Warning Expiration: Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKDT
- Duration: The most severe conditions are expected during the daylight hours on Wednesday, with freezing spray continuing into Wednesday night and Thursday.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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