Heavy Freezing Spray Warning Issued for Valdez Arm Through Wednesday Afternoon
The National Weather Service in Anchorage has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for Valdez Arm, with winds up to 35 knots and heavy ice accumulation expected through Wednesday.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the Valdez Arm region. This alert is classified as severe, indicating a likely threat to marine safety due to rapid ice accumulation on vessels.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers the Valdez Arm (PKZ722) within the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast marine area.
What You Should Do
Mariners and residents in the affected area are advised to take necessary precautions. The official response recommendation is to avoid the affected coastal waters during the warning period to prevent dangerous ice buildup on vessels, which can impact stability and safety.
Expected Conditions
Hazardous marine conditions are forecast for the Valdez Arm:
- Tonight: Northeast winds reaching 35 knots with seas of 6 feet. Heavy freezing spray is expected.
- Wednesday: Northeast winds of 30 knots with seas of 6 feet and continued heavy freezing spray.
- Wednesday Night: Northeast winds of 30 knots with seas of 6 feet and lingering freezing spray.
Timeline
The Heavy Freezing Spray Warning is effective as of 4:28 PM AKDT on Tuesday, March 10, and is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 PM AKDT on Wednesday, March 11.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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