Storm Warning Issued for Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters Near Cape Decision and Cape Edgecumbe

Alert Details

A Storm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Juneau, AK. The alert is currently effective and remains in place until 5:00 AM AKST on February 12, 2026. The specific alert level is classified as a Storm Warning (SRW).

Affected Areas

The warning covers the Southeast Alaska Coastal Waters, specifically from Cape Decision to Cape Edgecumbe, extending from 15 to 80 nautical miles offshore. The broader forecast area includes coastal waters from Dixon Entrance to Cape Suckling out to 100 nautical miles.

What You Should Do

Residents and mariners in the affected coastal regions are advised to avoid the warning area. The NWS recommends taking necessary precautions for extreme maritime conditions and staying informed of further updates.

Expected Conditions

Significant hazardous conditions are forecast for the warning period:

• Winds: Tonight, southeast gale-force winds of 35 knots are expected to increase to south storm-force winds of 50 knots late, with gusts reaching up to 65 knots. On Thursday, southwest storm-force winds will reach 55 knots before diminishing to 45 knots in the afternoon.
• Seas: Wave heights are expected to build from 16 feet to 26 feet late tonight. On Thursday, seas are forecast to reach a peak height of 40 feet.
• Precipitation: Rain is expected throughout the duration of the storm event.

Timeline

The storm warning is effective as of 4:00 AM AKST on February 11, 2026. The onset of the most severe conditions is expected to begin around 5:00 PM AKST on February 11. The warning is currently scheduled to expire at 5:00 AM AKST on Thursday, February 12, 2026.