Storm Warning Issued for Bering Sea Offshore Waters; Winds Up to 55 Knots Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the Bering Sea offshore waters. The alert is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Tuesday, February 10, and remains in effect until 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 11.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic region:

• Bering Sea Offshore: Area from 171W to 180 and South of 56N (Zone PKZ413).

What You Should Do

Mariners and vessel operators are advised to avoid the affected area. The National Weather Service classifies the response for this alert as “Avoid” due to the severe nature of the wind and sea conditions.

Expected Conditions

According to the Offshore Waters Forecast, the following conditions are expected during the warning period:

• Tuesday: Southwest winds of 40 to 55 knots. Seas are forecast to reach 17 to 32 feet. Widespread rain and snow showers are expected.
• Tuesday Night: West winds of 35 to 50 knots. Seas will remain high at 19 to 30 feet. Widespread snow and rain showers will continue.
• Wednesday: West winds of 40 knots with seas ranging from 19 to 22 feet.

Wind forecasts reflect the predominant speed and direction expected. Sea forecasts represent an average of the highest one-third of the combined wind wave and swell height.

Timeline

• Onset: Tuesday, February 10, at 5:00 AM AKST
• Duration: The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 11.
• Extended Outlook: Conditions are expected to remain hazardous through the end of the week, with winds of 20 to 40 knots and seas of 12 to 23 feet forecast through Saturday.