Storm Warning Issued for North Side of Saint Lawrence Island Coastal Waters

Alert Details

A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Fairbanks AK. The alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to remain active until 5:00 AM AKST on Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the North Side of Saint Lawrence Island out to 15 nautical miles (NM), part of the Northwestern Alaska Coastal Waters.

What You Should Do

Residents and mariners are advised to avoid the affected coastal waters. The National Weather Service response instruction for this event is to avoid the area due to hazardous conditions.

Expected Conditions

Dangerous maritime and coastal conditions are expected during the warning period:

• Tonight: Northeast winds reaching 45 knots. Blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility to 1 nautical mile or less.
• Wednesday: North winds at 45 knots. Conditions will include snow and blowing snow with visibility remaining at 1 nautical mile or less.
• Wednesday Night: North winds will decrease slightly to 35 knots, though blowing snow and low visibility (1 NM or less) will persist.
• Thursday: Northwest winds at 30 knots with continued blowing snow and low visibility.

Wind forecasts reflect predominant speed and direction, while sea forecasts represent the average of the highest one-third of combined wind-wave and swell height.

Timeline

The Storm Warning was issued at 3:49 PM AKST on Tuesday, February 10. The most severe conditions are expected through late tonight and into Wednesday morning, with the formal alert expiring at 5:00 AM AKST on February 11.