Storm Warning Issued for Gravel Point to Cape Cleare: 50-Knot Winds and 18-Foot Seas Expected

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Anchorage, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast. This alert is in effect for the coastal waters on Friday, March 6, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the coastal waters from Gravel Point to Cape Cleare, extending out to 15 nautical miles. This region is part of the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, which includes Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

What You Should Do

Mariners and those in the affected coastal areas are advised to avoid the warning zone. The National Weather Service recommends taking immediate action to secure vessels and prepare for hazardous marine conditions.

Expected Conditions

According to the Coastal Waters Forecast, the following conditions are anticipated during the warning period:

• Friday: East winds reaching 50 knots with seas of 18 feet. Rain is expected.
• Friday Night: Southwest winds of 40 knots with seas increasing to 21 feet.
• Saturday: Southwest winds of 30 knots with seas of 18 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

• Alert Effective: Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 2:12 PM AKST
• Warning Onset: Friday, March 6, 2026, at 5:00 AM AKST
• Warning Expiration: Friday, March 6, 2026, at 5:00 PM AKST

Conditions are expected to remain hazardous with elevated seas through Saturday night.