Storm Warning Issued for Cape Suckling to Gravel Point; 50-Knot Winds and 19-Foot Seas Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska. The warning is effective for the period starting Friday morning and continuing through Friday afternoon.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the maritime region from Cape Suckling to Gravel Point, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This area is part of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast forecast zone, which includes waters up to 100 nautical miles out, Kodiak Island, and Cook Inlet.

What You Should Do

The NWS response instruction for this alert is to avoid the area. Mariners and those in the affected coastal zones should take immediate precautions to secure vessels and prepare for hazardous conditions. Conditions will be dangerous for small craft and larger vessels alike.

Expected Conditions

Weather conditions are expected to intensify significantly over the next 24 hours:

• Tonight: East winds at 30 knots with 8-foot seas; rain and snow expected.
• Friday: East winds increasing to 50 knots with seas reaching 19 feet; rain expected.
• Friday Night: South winds at 40 knots with seas peaking at 20 feet; snow and rain showers.
• Saturday: Southwest winds at 25 knots with 18-foot seas.

Timeline

The Storm Warning onset begins at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026. The event is expected to conclude by 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026, though elevated sea states are forecast to persist into the weekend.