Storm Warning Issued for Cape Suckling to Gravel Point Through Thursday Morning

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning and a Heavy Freezing Spray Warning for the coastal waters of the Northern Gulf of Alaska. This alert is classified as severe and requires immediate attention for those in the affected maritime zones.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the area from Cape Suckling to Gravel Point, extending out to 15 nautical miles (NM). This is part of the broader Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, which includes regions up to 100 NM out, Kodiak Island, and Cook Inlet.

What You Should Do

The official response instruction is to avoid the area. Mariners and those operating in the coastal waters should take necessary precautions to secure vessels and equipment against high winds, significant wave heights, and the accumulation of heavy freezing spray, which can impact vessel stability.

Expected Conditions

Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly over the next 48 hours:

• Wednesday: North winds at 45 knots with seas reaching 12 feet. Snow and freezing spray are expected.
• Wednesday Night: North winds increasing to 50 knots with seas at 10 feet. Heavy freezing spray is forecast during this period.
• Thursday: North winds decreasing to 30 knots with seas subsiding to 8 feet.
• Thursday Night: North winds 20 knots with seas at 5 feet.

Timeline

• Effective Date: February 24, 2026, at 3:05 PM AKST
• Onset of Storm Conditions: February 25, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST
• Alert Expiration: The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on February 26, 2026.