NWS Anchorage Issues Storm Warning for Cape Sarichef to Nikoski Pacific Side

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for coastal waters. The alert is effective starting at 5:00 PM AKST on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, and remains in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the Pacific side from Cape Sarichef to Nikoski, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This impact zone is part of the Southwest Alaska and Alaska Peninsula waters.

What You Should Do

Residents and mariners in the affected area are advised to avoid the warning zone. The National Weather Service categorizes the urgency of this alert as immediate, with a severity level of severe.

Expected Conditions

Significant maritime hazards are forecast for the duration of the alert:

• Winds: Southwest winds reaching 50 knots tonight, shifting to 40 knots on Wednesday.
• Seas: Average wave heights of 27 feet are expected tonight, subsiding slightly to 20 feet on Wednesday.
• Precipitation: Rain showers and snow showers are expected tonight, transitioning to widespread rain and snow showers on Wednesday.

Timeline

• Onset: Tuesday, February 10, at 5:00 PM AKST
• Duration: The storm conditions are expected to be most severe tonight.
• Expiration: The warning is scheduled to end at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.