Storm Warning Issued for Gulf of Alaska Offshore Waters Through Friday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK has issued a Storm Warning for the offshore waters of the Gulf of Alaska. This alert was issued on March 5 at 2:13 PM AKST and remains in effect until March 6 at 5:00 PM AKST.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the Gulf of Alaska Offshore South of 57N, North of 55N, and West of 144W (UGC: PKZ352).

What You Should Do

The National Weather Service recommends that mariners and those in the affected area avoid these offshore waters. Operators should take immediate action to secure vessels or seek safe harbor before the onset of hazardous conditions.

Expected Conditions

Significant maritime hazards are expected during the warning period:

• Wind: Southwest winds of 30 to 40 knots are forecast to increase to 35 to 50 knots by Friday afternoon.
• Seas: Wave heights of 12 to 20 feet are expected to build to 18 to 27 feet on Friday afternoon.
• Precipitation: Rain is expected to accompany the high winds and heavy seas.

Timeline

• Onset: The Storm Warning begins at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6.
• Peak Conditions: The highest winds and seas are expected during the afternoon of Friday, March 6.
• Expiration: The warning is currently set to expire at 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, March 6.
• Extended Outlook: Hazardous conditions will persist through the weekend, with West winds of 30 to 40 knots and seas up to 20 feet forecast for Saturday.