Storm Warning Issued for Marmot Island to Sitkinak as Winds Reach 50 Knots

Alert Details

A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Anchorage AK. This alert indicates severe maritime conditions that pose a significant hazard to vessels in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers the area from Marmot Island to Sitkinak, extending from 15 to 85 nautical miles (NM) offshore. This is part of the broader Coastal Waters Forecast for the Northern Gulf of Alaska Coast, which includes areas up to 100 NM out, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet.

What You Should Do

The NWS recommends that individuals in the affected area take immediate action to avoid hazardous conditions. Mariners should seek safe harbor or alter course to stay clear of the high winds and heavy seas expected during the warning period.

Expected Conditions

Conditions are expected to deteriorate significantly starting Thursday night and peaking on Friday:

• Tonight: Southeast winds at 30 knots with 11-foot seas and rain.
• Friday: Southwest winds of 40 knots, increasing to 50 knots in the afternoon. Seas will build from 18 feet to 25 feet by the afternoon.
• Friday Night: Southwest winds at 45 knots with seas remaining high at 24 feet.
• Extended Outlook: Hazardous conditions will persist through the weekend, with West to Northwest winds between 30 and 35 knots and seas ranging from 10 to 17 feet through Tuesday.

Timeline

The Storm Warning is effective starting at 5:00 AM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026, and is currently scheduled to end at 5:00 PM AKST on Friday, March 6, 2026.