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

Alert Details

The National Weather Service (NWS) in Juneau, AK, has issued a Storm Warning for the coastal waters of Southeast Alaska. This alert is classified as severe, indicating an immediate threat to safety in the affected maritime regions.

Affected Areas

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

What You Should Do

The NWS response recommendation for this alert is to avoid the area. Mariners and those in the affected coastal zones should take necessary precautions to secure vessels or seek safe harbor before conditions deteriorate.

Expected Conditions

Significant hazardous conditions are forecast for the region:

• Wind: West winds of 25 knots tonight will shift to Southwest winds on Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon, winds are expected to increase to West 50 knots.
• Seas: Wave heights will build from 12 feet tonight to as high as 22 feet. Seas are expected to remain around 20 feet through Saturday night with a Southwest swell.
• Precipitation: A mix of rain and snow is expected on Saturday, transitioning to snow showers on Saturday night.

Timeline

The Storm Warning is effective starting Saturday, March 7, at 5:00 AM AKST. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning ends at 5:00 PM AKST on Saturday, March 7. Conditions are forecast to gradually improve through Sunday and Monday, though seas will remain elevated.