Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Port of Valdez
The National Weather Service has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Port of Valdez, effective through Wednesday afternoon due to high winds and freezing conditions.
Alert Details
A Heavy Freezing Spray Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. The alert was issued on March 10 at 8:50 PM AKDT and remains in effect until Wednesday afternoon.
Affected Areas
The primary geographic region affected by this warning is the Port of Valdez.
What You Should Do
Residents and maritime operators are advised to avoid the area during the warning period. The NWS response instruction for this event is to avoid the hazardous conditions.
Expected Conditions
Weather conditions in the Port of Valdez are expected to include:
- Wind: Northeast winds at 20 knots, with gusts reaching up to 35 knots near Valdez.
- Seas: Wave heights are forecast at approximately 4 feet.
- Accumulation: Heavy freezing spray is expected to accumulate on vessels and structures.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately and is expected to last until Wednesday, March 11, at 5:00 PM AKDT. Conditions are forecast to transition to lighter freezing spray by Wednesday night, with winds and seas gradually subsiding through Thursday and Friday.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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