Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Bering Sea Offshore Through Friday
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Bering Sea, with dangerous conditions expected to begin Thursday evening.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Bering Sea. This alert is categorized as a severe meteorological event with a high level of certainty.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the Bering Sea Offshore region from 171W to 180 and North of 56N (UGC: PKZ412).
What You Should Do
According to the National Weather Service, the recommended response is to avoid the area. Mariners should take necessary precautions to protect vessels from significant ice accumulation.
Expected Conditions
Conditions are forecast to deteriorate as follows:
- Tonight: North winds at 30 knots with seas ranging from 6 to 10 feet. Heavy freezing spray is expected.
- Friday: North winds remaining at 30 knots with seas increasing to 7 to 11 feet. Heavy freezing spray will continue.
- General Conditions: Wind forecasts reflect predominant speeds, and sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of combined wind wave and swell heights.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The warning is scheduled to remain in effect until 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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